Julene Smith

Julene Smith serves as a Lecturer at Valdosta State University with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, Registered Nurse (RN) licensure, and board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She is based in the Health Sciences Building (HSBA 4209) at the university's Valdosta, Georgia campus, contributing to nursing education through clinical expertise and academic instruction.

Her professional focus centers on Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, advanced Nursing Practice, and Mental Health promotion. Dr. Smith integrates evidence-based psychiatric care methodologies into her teaching, emphasizing therapeutic interventions for mental health disorders and interdisciplinary approaches to patient care. Her work prioritizes developing clinical competencies in psychiatric nursing for future healthcare professionals.