Sheila Smith, PhD, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAANP

Sheila Smith, PHD, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, is a clinical professor in the School of Nursing and a nurse practitioner who cares for adult patients with family medicine and primary care needs. Dr. Smith has over 30 years’ experience in nursing and nurse practitioner education. Sheila sees her patients at University of Minnesota Health Nurse Practitioners Clinic. Her clinical interests include chronic disease management, health promotion, integrative medicine and women's health. Clinical and diagnostic reasoning are among her primary areas of research and scholarship. Other research interests include vulnerable populations and social determinants of health.

Courses
University of Minnesota:
N7504, Assessment and Management of Health for Advanced Practice Nurses, Practicum I
N7505, Assessment and Management of Health for Advanced Practice Nurses, Practicum II
N6408, Advanced Nursing Care of Older Adults Practicum
N7406, Advanced Nursing Practicum in Adult-Gerontology Health

Clinics: University of Minnesota Health Nurse Practitioners Clinic; Board Certifications: Adult Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

• Dean and Professor Emerita, Pacific Lutheran University, 2018
• Inducted as Fellow, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2016
• Walking OUT: An LGBTQA Commencement Celebration, recognizing faculty who have had a strong impact on LGBT student success at UWEC, SafeSpace Program, University of WI – Eau Claire, 2012
• Assistant Dean and Professor Emerita, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI, 2012
• Lifetime Distinguished Feminist Service Award, Women’s Studies Program, University of WI – Eau Claire, 2012
• Citical Care Recognition Awards, Western Region National Ski Patrol, 2008
• Patricia Van Ort Scholarly Achievement Award, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire School of Nursing, 2006
• Visiting Professor, Jinan University, Guangzhou China, and Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam, 2005
• Faculty Sabbatical Program, University of WI – Eau Claire, 2005
• Delta Phi Chapter Leadership Award, Sigma Theta Tau, 2003
• Patricia M. Ostmoe Award for Excellence in Clinical Instruction, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire School of Nursing, 1998
• School of Nursing Doctoral Fellowship, University of Minnesota, 1989
• Doctoral Student Poster Award, Midwest Nursing Research Society, 1988
• Phi Kappa Phi induction, 1987
• School of Nursing Scholarly Achievement Award, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, 1987
• School of Nursing Beatrice Lofgren Delue Scholarship, University of Minnesota, 1987
• Delta Phi Chapter Leadership Award, Sigma Theta Tau, 1985

• Sigma Theta Tau, Psi at-large, Epsilon Sigma, and Delta Phi Chapters, 1985-1987
• Western Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Association
• Wisconsin Organization of Nurse Executives
• National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties
• National League for Nursing
• Minnesota APRN Coalition
• Sigma Theta Tau, International Nursing Honor Society
• American Nurses' Association
• Tennessee Nurses Association
• American Academy of Nursing Practitioners
• ARNPs United of Washington State
• American Association of Nurse Practitioners
• Collegiate Nurse Educators of Washington (CNEWS)
• WA Organization of Nurse Executives
• Midwest Nursing Research Society (past member)
• Wisconsin Nurses' Association
• Phi Kappa Phi
• Minnesota Nurse Practitioner Association

Smith, S. K., 2018. Reproductive System Medications. In Woo, T. M., Robinson, M. V. (Eds.), Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice nurse prescribers (5th ed.) F. A. Davis, Philadelphia.

Smith, S. K., 2017. CCNE Continuous Improvement Progress Reports for the BSN, MSN, and DNP programs. Pacific Lutheran University.

Lee, M. L., Stidham, A., Melton, S. T., Mullins, C., Smith, S. K., 2017. Interprofessional Team Development in Student Led Clinics in Rural Northeast Tennessee. International Journal of Health Sciences Education, 4 (1): doi: https://doi.org/10.59942/2325-9981.1025 

Smith, S. K., Turell, S. M., 2017. Perceptions of Healthcare Experiences: Relational and Communicative Competencies to Improve Care for LGBT People. Journal of Social Issues, 73 (3): 3, 638-658. doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/josi.12235

Smith, S. K., 2017. The Future of Nursing Education: Ensuring a Population Health Focus in Nursing Education in Washington State. Deans of Washington State Schools of Nursing.

Smith, S. K., 2016. SoN Namibia Study-Away Program Option. Substantive Change/Innovative Program Report to the WA Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

Smith, S. K., 2016. 5-year Budget, PLU SoN. Report to the WA Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

Smith, S. K., 2016. PLU SoN Comprehensive Campaign Pro-Forma.

Smith, S. K., 2015. Strategic Planning Framework and Initiatives. School of Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University.

Smith, S. K., 2015. School of Nursing Faculty Orientation Manual. Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA.

Smith, S. K., 2014. Letter of Intent: Post-DNP Graduate Certificate Programs. East Tennessee State University, College of Nursing.

Smith, S. K., (Panelist) "Webinar: CCNE Accreditation ABC’s for New Chief Administrators and Faculty", November 02, 2017.

Smith, S. K. "Acute Heart Failure: A Case Presentation", Invited Classroom Presentation, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Update, Seattle University, February 10, 2017.

Smith, S. K. "Pharmacologic Update - Neurocognitive Problems of Aging: Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s", Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers, Pacific Lutheran University, February 03, 2017.

Smith, S. K., Hambric, A., Huntingtin-Frazer, M. "Recognizing and Responding to Microaggressions", SoN Faculty Development Series, Pacific Lutheran University, February 01, 2017.

Smith, S. K., Hambric, A., Huntingtin-Frazer, M. "Implicit Bias – Navigating Resistance", SoN Faculty Development Series, Pacific Lutheran University, December 01, 2016.

Smith, S. K., Stidham, A., Melton, S., Lee, M., Mullins, C. "Building capacity for the interprofessional management of multiple chronic conditions: The role of interprofessional student clinics", American Association of Nurse Practitioners, National Conference, San Antonio, Texas, June 24, 2016.

Smith, S. K. "LGBT Healthcare Perceptions: Relational and Communicative Competencies for Improve Care", 1st Annual School of Nursing Research Day, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington, May 27, 2016.

Smith, S. K., Stidham, A., Melton, S., Lee, M., Mullins, C. "Building capacity for the interprofessional management of multiple chronic conditions: The role of interprofessional student clinics", 1st Annual School of Nursing Research Day, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington, May 27, 2016.

Smith, S. K., Stidham, A., Melton, S., Lee, M., Mullins, C. "Building capacity for the interprofessional management of multiple chronic conditions: The role of interprofessional student clinics", National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty, 42nd Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington, April 17, 2016.

Smith, S. K. "Evaluating program outcomes – Approaches for effectiveness", Council on Nursing Education of Washington, Spokane, Washington, April 01, 2016.

Award: Learning How Expert Critical Care Nurses Think: An Actio
Principal Investigator: Peden-McAlpine, Cynthia
Sponsoring Organization: American Assoc of Critical-Care Nurses
Award Dates: 2020 - 2022

Award: Learning How to Think From Expert Nurses: The Power of P
Principal Investigator: Peden-McAlpine, Cynthia
Sponsoring Organization: Minnesota Nurses Association
Award Dates: 2019 - 2023
 

• Clinical and diagnostic reasoning
• LGBTQ health and wellbeing
• Frameworks for practice