Carmen V. Harrison, RN, PhD, WHNP-BC, CNE, has been teaching at Simmons since 2016.
Dr. Harrison's clinical experience is varied and includes geriatric, medical-surgical, community health, and obstetrical nursing. She is board certified as a Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner by the National Certification Corporation and is dedicated to providing comprehensive care to underserved women. She holds the designation of Certified Nurse Educator from the National League for Nursing.
Dr. Harrison's research interests include assessing innovative curricular models, diversity in nursing education, and the menopausal experience. She has delivered numerous presentations for local, regional, and national nursing education conferences. Dr. Harrison is regarded as a leader among the nursing profession, as she was honored as a national Jonas Nurse Leader Scholar. She is a member of the National League for Nursing, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health.
Education
- PhD, Nursing, from University of Missouri – Kansas City
- MSN, University of Cincinnati
- BSN, Miami University
- ADN, Miami University
License/Certifications
Licensure
- Registered Professional Nurse, Georgia, RN 133308; Advanced Practice NP
- Registered Nurse, Massachusetts, RN2335824
Certifications
- Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner, National Certification Corporation
- Certification in Online Teaching and Learning, University of Missouri – Kansas City
- Certified Nurse Educator, National League for Nursing
Area of Expertise
- Curriculum design
- Innovative teaching-learning strategies
- Women's health nursing
- Population health
Courses
- NURP 410 Research Methods
- NURP 411 Scholarly Inquiry
- NURP 650 Epidemiology
Community Engagement
- Clayton County Community Health Fair, volunteer, 2018 – present
- Georgia Nurses Association, Health Care Legislation, volunteer, 2017 – present
- Sigma Theta Tau, Xi Rho Chapter, secretary, 2019 – 2020
- Georgia Association of Student Nurses, Graduate Program Representative, 2018 – 2020
- Atlanta Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Scholars Program, member, 2018 – 2019
- Ohio Action Coalition, member, 2014 – 2016
Publications/Presentations
Harrison, C.V., Igwe-Kalu, C., & Eide, L. (2023). An integrative review of extended use of intrauterine devices. Nursing for Women’s Health, 27(6), 427-434. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nwh.2023.06.005
Ainsworth, C., Alandt, T., Drainville, E., & Harrison, C.V. (2023). The impact of cannabis on perioperative anesthesia and postoperative pain management: A mini review. IAR Journal of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, 4(2), 11-18. https://www.iarconsortium.org/article/the-impact-of-cannabis-on-perioperative-anesthesia-and-postoperative-pain-management-a-mini-review-2300/
Cohn, T., & Harrison, C.V. (2022). A systematic review exploring racial disparities, social determinants of health and sexually transmitted infections in Black women. Nursing for Women’s Health, 26(2), 128-142. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nwh.2022.01.006
Harrison, C.V. (2022). Management of dermatological conditions in pregnancy. In D. Mattison & L.A. Halbert (Eds.), Clinical pharmacology during pregnancy (2nd ed., pp. 357-375). Elsevier.
Bergen, J. & Harrison, C.V. (2022). Self-efficacy of senior prelicensure nursing students during student-led high-fidelity patient simulation. I-Manager’s Journal on Nursing, 12(3), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.26634/jnur.12.3.19305
Del Sordo, J., Stanek-Chu, E., Stevens, C.S., Pillsbury, S., & Harrison, C.V. (2022). The experience of mothers in the first six months of breastfeeding: A qualitative study. International Journal of Nursing and Health Science, 8(3), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.14445/24547484/IJNHS-V8I3P101
Harrison, C.V. (2020). Concept-based curriculum: Design and implementation strategies. International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship, 17(1), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1515/ijnes-2019-0066.
Foster, V., Nteff, G., & Harrison, C.V. (2019). Curricular and clinical integration of oral health care competencies into a family nurse practitioner program [Conference presentation]. 2019 United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia, Atlanta, GA, United States.
Foster, V., Nteff, G., & Harrison, C.V. (2019). Curricular and clinical integration of oral health care competencies into a family nurse practitioner program [Conference presentation]. Spring 2019 National Conference for Nurse Practitioners, Chicago, IL, United States..
Harrison, C.V. (2018). Predicting success for associate degree nursing students in a concept-based curriculum. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 13(3), 135-140. doi: 10.1016/j.teln.2018.01.005.
Harrison, C.V. (2017). A prescription for test item writing [Conference presentation]. Chamberlain University Faculty Development Nurses Week Conference, Atlanta, GA, United States.
Harrison, C.V. (2016). Evaluating the outcomes of a concept-based curriculum in an associate degree nursing program (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI No. 10102709).
Harrison, C.V. (2015). Collaboration with the Ohio Action Coalition [Conference presentation]. 2015 Jonas Scholars Leadership Conference, Washington, D.C., United States.
Harrison, C.V., & Pittard, S.K. (2015). Teaching-learning strategies in a concept based curriculum. In L. Caputi (Ed.), Innovations in Nursing Education: Building the Future of Nursing (Vol. 3, pp. 59-62). Washington, DC: National League for Nursing.
Harrison, C.V., & Pittard, S.K. (2015). Concept-based teaching- learning strategies for educating OB nursing students [Conference presentation]. Nurse Educator Conference, Ohio Council for AD Nursing Education Administrators (OCADNEA), Grove City, OH, United States.
Harrison, C.V. (2015). Strategies to increase diversity in nursing education: Responding to recommendations from the Institute of Medicine [Conference presentation]. Ohio League for Nursing 2015 Education Summit, Columbus, OH, United States.
Harrison, C.V., & Pittard, S.K. (2014). Concept-based teaching- learning strategies for educating OB nursing students [Conference presentation]. Changing culture: Educating the 21st century nurse conference, Mercy College of Ohio, Toledo, OH, United States.
Harrison, C.V. (2013). Critical thinking in nursing education [Conference presentation]. University of Missouri – Kansas City Research Institute II, Kansas City, MO, United States.
Harrison, C.V., & Pittard, S.K. (2013). Concept-based teaching- learning strategies for educating OB nursing students [Conference presentation]. Changing culture: Educating the 21st century nurse conference, Ohio League for Nursing, 2013 Education Summit, Columbus, OH, United States.
Harrison, C.V., & Pittard, S.K. (2012). Concept-based teaching- learning strategies for educating OB nursing students [Conference presentation]. Drexel University Nursing Education Institute, Savannah, GA, United States.
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
- National League for Nursing
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health