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Shonkeisha Byrd
Assistant Professor
Shonkeisha Byrd
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Nursing
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing
College of Nursing
Department of Prelicensure Nursing
Bio
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Advanced Practice RN. Passion to continue equal, quality care to residents in underserved areas of Georgia.
- SHBYRD@augusta.edu
- (706) 389-6822
- 1031
Education
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DNP, Nursing Practice Â鶹AV, 2020
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MS, Nursing - Registered Nurse Training Western Governors University, 2015
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BS, Nursing Western Governors University, 2013
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ASN, Nursing Â鶹AV, 2005
Certifications
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APRN Professional Licensing Board, 2005
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BLS AHA, 2025
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RN State of GA, 2025
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RN Professional Licensing Board, 2005
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RNL Professional Licensing Board, 2005
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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NURS 3805
Adult Health Nursing I
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NURS 4805
Comm & Public Health Nursing
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NURS 3804
Essentials of Pharmacology
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NURS 3806
Geriatric Nursing
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NURS 3801
Health Assessment Across Life
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NURS 3803
Health Promotion & Nutrition
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NURS 3802
Introduction to Nursing Pract
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NURS 7801
Synthesis of CNL Role
Teaching Interests
Adult Health Nursing I and II
Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
Community and Public Health Nursing
Pharmacology for Undergrad Nursing students
Gerontology
Research Interests
Research Interests: Exploring the impact of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) in clinical outcomes
Clinical Interests: Adult Gerontology Primary Care
College Service
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BSN Program Committee 2025 - Present
Role: Attendee, Meeting