Deborah Smith

Deborah Smith is a Clinical Assistant Professor and BSN Program Director at the College of Nursing, University of Houston.

• Clinical Interests: Acute Care, Mental Health, Community Health Informatics.
• Research Focus: Health disparities in older populations, frailty syndrome, technology adoption in healthcare, and health informatics.

Education:

• DNP Executive Leadership, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi
• EdD Higher Education Leadership, Dallas Baptist University
• MSN & BSN, West Texas A&M University
• MBA, Webster University
• BS Business Management, LeTourneau University
• ADN, Alvin Community College

Publications focus on fall prevention in older adults, frailty assessment, leadership behaviors in nursing education, and health informatics. Her scientific accolades include membership in Phi Kappa, Sigma Theta Tau, and Gamma Beta Phi honor societies, alongside a Distinguished Graduate Award from Webster University.