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Lauren Hicks

faculty

Lauren Hicks, PhD she/her

Assistant Professor

College of Nursing & Health Sciences / Community

Contact

508-910-6466

508-999-8755

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Dion 318A

Education

2022University of Texas Health San AntonioPhD in Nursing

Teaching

Online and Continuing Education Courses

Builds upon RN knowledge and skills to conduct a holistic health assessment of persons that respects developmental differences across the life span. Emphasis is on health and development of persons. Assessment, consistent with AACN (2008) The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice and the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice (2010) is foundational to the nurse's goal of maximizing health. Students will engage in caring behaviors and critical thinking when conducting a holistic assessment.
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Research

Research interests

  • Perinatal mental health and anxiety disorders
  • Physical activity and behavioral interventions in maternal health
  • Microbiome and psychophysiological health in the perinatal period
  • Social determinants of health and culturally responsive care
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