Project Title: Impact of Primary Care Provider Visits on Hospital Readmissions: An Integrative Review
Student Focused
Dr. Smith is passionate about introducing students to research, philosophy, and epistemology, and dedicated to fostering students’ appreciation for science. He wishes that his enthusiasm for systematic inquiry will inspire students to pursue scientific inquiry and implement evidence-based practice in their professional nursing roles.
Select Courses
- NURS 6115 – Health Policy & Planning in the U. S.
- NURS 6160 – Research in Nursing & Health Professions
- NURS 6304 – Teaching Practicum in Nursing Education
- NURS 6603 – Synthesis in Advanced Nursing Practice
- NURS 8270 – Technology for Communication & Transforming Healthcare
- NURS 864x – DNP Project Development I, II, III & IV
Dr. Smith’s Teaching Philosophy
Background & Context
Dr. Smith grew up in a low-income family and is a first generation college graduate. He credits much of his clinical and academic success to influential educators who inspired and mentored him through his clinical and academic journeys.
Philosophy
Each individual interprets their environment based on unique experiences, which are constantly evolving in a thoroughgoing flux. Dr. Smith aims to create a positive, supportive learning environment both in and out of the classroom.
Dualistic Transactions
Dr. Smith encourages autonomy and diversity of culture and thought. He inspires students to reach their potential, emphasizing independent thinking and psychological well-being. In his view, learning is a symbiotic exchange where he learns as much from students as they learn from him.