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Assistant Professor of Nursing


Education

  • DNP- Ashland University
  • MSN- The Ohio State University
  • BSN- Ursuline College

Professional Credentials

  • DNP
  • PMHNP-BC
  • CARN-AP

Teaching Specialties

  • Psychiatric Mental Health
  • Addictions

Research Interests

  • Technology and Nursing Education
  • Health Policy and Nursing Education
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder

Affiliations

  • National League for Nursing
  • National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties

Biography

Dr. Gibson is originally from Cleveland, Ohio where she received her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Ashland University and her Master of Science in Nursing from The Ohio State University with a specialty in Psychiatry and Mental Health. Following her graduate training, Dr. Gibson completed the 2016-2017 PMHNP Residency program through the Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System and Boston College. She worked for the Veteran Affairs Healthcare System for many years. Dr. Gibson’s passion for helping Veteran’s stemmed from her own military experience. Prior to nursing Dr. Gibson served in the United States Army Reserve for six years and deployed with the 706th Transportation Company to Iraq in 2004 where she hauled fuel as a heavy vehicle operator. Dr. Gibson currently teaches in the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner online program.