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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Education
| 2022 | University of Texas Health San Antonio | PhD 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