Chondra Russ, DNP, CRNP, AGCNS-BC, FNP-C
Assistant Professor Adult Health Nursing
Education
- PGC, University of South Alabama, 2020
- DNP, The University of Alabama, 2014
- MSN, University of South Alabama, 2010
- BSN, University of South Alabama, 2004
- BS Biology, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2000
Research Interests
- Diabetes Self-Management Education
- Health Coaching to minimize complications of acute and chronic illness
- Clinical Nurse Specialist education and curriculum
Completed Research Support
- Brown, H. [Principal Investigator], Butler, C. [Grant Faculty], (2013-2016). Interprofessional Collaborative Practice to Improve Patient Outcomes, Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) Grant. ($1.3 million)
- Smith, K.K., Farmer, J.E., Freeman, C., VandeWaa, E., Bydalek, K., Graves, R., Jacobs, M., Jones, L., Johnson, P., & Lawerence, S. (2012). Assessment of Student Engagement, Academic Performance, Accountability, Student Satisfaction, Student Preference for Lecture or Team-Based Learning, Attitudes about the Value of Teams, and Student Retention in Nursing Students using Team-Based Learning. University of South Alabama Dean’s Grant. ($2300.00)
Selected Publications
- Spruce, K., & Butler, C. (2017). Enhancing outcomes for outpatient percutaneous coronary interventions. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 31(6), 319-328. PMCID: PMC5647110
Teaching
Doctoral Courses
- Doctor of Nursing Practice Project Planning
- Doctor of Nursing Practice Residency I
- Doctor of Nursing Practice Residency II
- Doctor of Nursing Practice Residency III
- Dr. Butler has also worked with students on their Doctor of Nursing Practice Project manuscripts for publication.
Honors and Awards
- Faculty Teaching Award, University of South Alabama, College of Nursing, 2017
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Zeta Gamma Chapter, 2009
- Spirit of Nursing Award, University of South Alabama, College of Nursing, 2004