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Education

• PhD: University of Texas at Tyler, 2022
• MSN: University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2011
• BSN (with honors): University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2006

Research Interests

• Mental health in chronic illness
• Cultural competence in healthcare
• Nursing education
• Nursing retention

Selected Publications

• Martin, C. , Buckner, E.B. , Shackleford, L., et al. (2014). Challenges in nursing workforce transitions: A toolkit from STTI Region 8 Membership Ambassadors. Presented to the Region 8 STTI Conference: Excellence in Nursing: Education, Practice, & Service: Transform & Thrive in Healthcare Today. October 30-November 1, 2014, Murfreesboro, TN. [Contributor]

• Marass, A., Waweru, S., & Buckner, E.B. (2013). Perspectives worth sharing: Camps for children with HIV. CompassPoint: Association of Camp Nursing, 23(4), 14-17.

• Buckner, E., & Waweru, S. (2007). International research ethics for undergraduates: A case example of responsible conduct of research. The National Council for Undergraduate Research Proceedings.

• Waweru, S.M., Reynolds, A., & Buckner, E.B (2008). Perceptions of Children with HIV/AIDS from the USA and Kenya: Self-concept and emotional indicators. Pediatric Nursing, 34(2), 117-124.

• Waweru, S. (2007). Perceptions of children in two comparison populations: Self-concept and emotional indicators. The National Council for Undergraduate Research Proceedings.

Teaching

Graduate Courses

• Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses
• Advanced Nursing Assessment
• Advanced Family Primary Care Nursing Practicum I & II
• Nurse Practitioner Intensives, Eye Lab Facilitator
• Kenya Service Abroad

Undergraduate Courses Taught

• Foundations of Professional Nursing Clinical
• Foundations of Professional Nursing Theory-Guest Lecturer
• Adult Health II Nursing Theory and Clinical
• Clinical Nursing Skills
• Evidence Based Practice in Nursing
• Kenya Service Abroad

Honors and Awards

• Alabama Academy of Science Travel Award, 2018
• National League of Nursing Foundation Nursing Education Award, 2017
• Sigma Theta Tau International Edith Anderson Leadership Education Grant, 2017
• Sigma Theta Tau International Pillar of Nursing Leadership Award, 2007
• Roy Adaptation Association National Senior Scholar Paper Award, 2007
• Nomination for the Sigma Theta Tau Rising Star Award, 2006
• Alumni Chapter of the University of Alabama at Birmingham National Alumni Society BSN Award for Student Excellence, 2006
• Global Health Grant from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Framework Program for Global Health, 2006
• William Groce Endowed Nursing Scholarship, 2006
• Phi Theta Kappa Honors, 2005
• Nomination for the Academic Excellence Award for International Students, 2005
• Golden Key International Honors, 2004
• Academic Honors – Deans and Presidents List, 2002-2005