Sylvia Waweru-Smith, PhD, RN, FNP-BC
Education
- PhD: University of Texas at Tyler, 2022
- MSN: University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2011
- BSN (with honors): University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2006
Research Interests
- Mental health in chronic illness
- Cultural competence in healthcare
- Nursing education
- Nursing retention
Selected Publications
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Martin, C. , Buckner, E.B. , Shackleford, L., et al. (2014). Challenges in nursing workforce transitions: A toolkit from STTI Region 8 Membership Ambassadors. Presented to the Region 8 STTI Conference: Excellence in Nursing: Education, Practice, & Service: Transform & Thrive in Healthcare Today. October 30-November 1, 2014, Murfreesboro, TN. [Contributor]
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Marass, A., Waweru, S., & Buckner, E.B. (2013). Perspectives worth sharing: Camps for children with HIV. CompassPoint: Association of Camp Nursing, 23(4), 14-17.
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Buckner, E., & Waweru, S. (2007). International research ethics for undergraduates: A case example of responsible conduct of research. The National Council for Undergraduate Research Proceedings.
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Waweru, S.M., Reynolds, A., & Buckner, E.B (2008). Perceptions of Children with HIV/AIDS from the USA and Kenya: Self-concept and emotional indicators. Pediatric Nursing, 34(2), 117-124.
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Waweru, S. (2007). Perceptions of children in two comparison populations: Self-concept and emotional indicators. The National Council for Undergraduate Research Proceedings.
Teaching
Graduate Courses
- Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses
- Advanced Nursing Assessment
- Advanced Family Primary Care Nursing Practicum I & II
- Nurse Practitioner Intensives, Eye Lab Facilitator
- Kenya Service Abroad
Undergraduate Courses Taught
- Foundations of Professional Nursing Clinical
- Foundations of Professional Nursing Theory-Guest Lecturer
- Adult Health II Nursing Theory and Clinical
- Clinical Nursing Skills
- Evidence Based Practice in Nursing
- Kenya Service Abroad
Honors and Awards
- Alabama Academy of Science Travel Award, 2018
- National League of Nursing Foundation Nursing Education Award, 2017
- Sigma Theta Tau International Edith Anderson Leadership Education Grant, 2017
- Sigma Theta Tau International Pillar of Nursing Leadership Award, 2007
- Roy Adaptation Association National Senior Scholar Paper Award, 2007
- Nomination for the Sigma Theta Tau Rising Star Award, 2006
- Alumni Chapter of the University of Alabama at Birmingham National Alumni Society BSN Award for Student Excellence, 2006
- Global Health Grant from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Framework Program for Global Health, 2006
- William Groce Endowed Nursing Scholarship, 2006
- Phi Theta Kappa Honors, 2005
- Nomination for the Academic Excellence Award for International Students, 2005
- Golden Key International Honors, 2004
- Academic Honors – Deans and Presidents List, 2002-2005