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Bedelia Russell, Ph.D., RN, CPNP-PC, CNE, is a Professor and Associate Provost at Tennessee Technological University's Whitson-Hester School of Nursing. She also serves as the Director of the Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence. Her academic career spans over two decades with a focus on nursing education and pediatric population health.
Her educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Nursing Science from East Tennessee State University (2010-2016)
- MSN in Advanced Practice Nursing (Pediatrics) from Vanderbilt University (1999-2001)
- BSN in Nursing from Tennessee Technological University (1992-1997)
Dr. Russell's research centers on intellectual curiosity and metacognition in nursing education, pediatric population health, and the application of the Boyer Model of Scholarship. She employs qualitative, hermeneutic, and mixed-methods research to explore motivational factors in teaching and learning, aiming to enhance clinical reasoning and judgment among nursing students.
Her scholarly work over the past decade reveals a consistent focus on innovative educational frameworks, such as the SAFETY model for clinical reasoning, and the cultivation of intellectual curiosity in online learning environments. She has contributed significantly to the understanding of evaluation in online nursing education and the integration of interprofessional clinical observation.
Her scientific awards include:
- Tennessee Tech University Outstanding Faculty Award for Professional Service (2018)
Dr. Russell has served as a mentor and advisor to nursing students and colleagues. Her collaborative research efforts have resulted in multiple publications, though specific grant funding details are not mentioned in the available information.
As the Director of the Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence, Dr. Russell leads a team dedicated to faculty development, promoting best practices in teaching, and fostering a culture of scholarly inquiry across Tennessee Tech.
