Dr. Cheryl M. Smith

EdD, MSN, RN, FNP
Associate Professor
cheryl.smith@columbusstate.edu
706-507-8578
Office: Illges 313C

Education

Doctor of Education, Adult Education, Auburn University
Master of Science in Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Troy State University
Associate Degree in Nursing, Columbus College

Clinical Experience & Interests

Pediatric Care/Pediatric Intensive Care
Maternal/Infant Nursing
Adolescent Health
Evidence Based Practice in Nursing
Technology in Nursing Education Web-based and Online Learning
Pediatric Simulation

Professional Organizations

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
American Nurses Association
Georgia Nurses Association
National League for Nursing
Alabama League of Nursing
Southern Nursing Research Society

Teaching Areas

Pediatrics
Professional Development Perspectives III & IV
Evidence Based Practice
RN-BSN Program

Publications / Certifications

Smith, C. & Hamner, J. (2008). Bringing pediatric nursing to life in a baccalaureate
curriculum. Journal of Nursing Education, 47(5), 236-239.

Smith, C. & Barker, B. (2007). Technology in nursing scholarship: Use of citation reference
managers. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 16(3), 156-160.

Pattillo, R., Brewer, M., & Smith, C. (2007). Tracking clinical use of PDA reference resources.
Nurse Educator, 32(1), 30-42.

Smith, C. & Pattillo, R. (2006). PDAs in the nursing curriculum: Providing data for internal
funding. Nurse Educator; 31(3), 101-102.

Smith, C. & Witte, J. (2006). Health promotion and osteoporosis risk factors in college
women. Contemporary Issues in Educational Research, July, 2006.

Smith, C. (2005). An exploration of college women's knowledge of osteoporosis risk
factors and prevention. Dissertation. Auburn University Library Services.