Tasha Lowery, DNP, FNP-C, ENP-C, CPNP-AC

Assistant Professor

Tasha Lowery, DNP, FNP-C, ENP-C, CPNP-AC, is an assistant professor in the Department of Graduate Nursing Programs. Lowery's academic and research passions lie at the intersection of pediatrics and emergency care. Her doctoral project examines whether a standardized tool based on assessing bruises can help inpatient nurses better detect non-accidental head trauma in children under four years of age. As a Navy veteran and Marine Corps spouse, professor Lowery has an interest in the issues of military families and veterans.

Education

DNP, University of South Alabama, 2023
PNP-AC, Post Graduate Certificate, University of South Alabama, 2020
FNP, Post Graduate Certificate, Hawaii Pacific University, 2015
MSN, Nursing Education, Excelsior College 2013
MA, Leadership Studies, University of San Diego, 2002
BSN, Excelsior College, 2011
BA, Linguistics University of Southern California, 2001

Credentials/Certifications

Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2017
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) - Pediatrics
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) - Pediatrics
CPNP-AC, FNP-C, ENP-C
Trauma Certified Registered Nurse

Academic Area

School of Nursing

Expertise

Pediatrics
Child Abuse and Neglect
Emergency

Courses Taught

GNRS 511 – Advanced Pediatric Health Assessment and Health Promotion
GNRS 512L – Advanced Assessment for APRNs lab
GNRS 513 – Advanced Nursing Practice Role
GNRS 532 – Advanced Nursing Practice in Pediatrics
GNRS 590a – Care of the Young Family
GNRS 592a – Primary Health Care of the Adult and Aging Family
GNRS 592b – Primary Health Care Clinical Practicum
GNRS 597 – Comprehensive Exam Seminar