Faculty
The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing faculty are nationally and
internationally recognized for their expertise. Key areas of research include:
cardiovascular health; disease prevention and risk reduction; women’s health;
care at end of life; community-based health promotion; and health care for
diverse populations.
Faculty members are organized in three academic departments:
- Acute and Chronic Care, chaired by Fannie Gaston-Johansson, PhD,
RN, FAAN, addresses patients and families who have acute and/or
chronic health problems.
- Community-Public Health , chaired by Phyllis W. Sharps, PhD, RN,
FAAN, centers on community and public health care in urban/rural
areas and international settings.
- Health Systems and Outcomes , chaired by Miyong T. Kim, PhD, RN,
FAAN, focuses on the processes and outcomes of care delivery,
leadership, management, emergency preparedness, informatics,
analysis, and evidence-based practice.
Faculty statistics:
- 184 faculty members
- 79 joint faculty appointments throughout Johns Hopkins University
- 6 endowed chairs
- 30% of full-time ranked faculty are Fellows in the American Academy of
Nursing
