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Dr. Brad Phillips serves as Assistant Professor, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs, and Director of International BSN Programs at the West Virginia University School of Nursing within the Family and Community Health Department. His leadership spans academic administration, international program development, and pediatric nursing research focused on vulnerable populations.
His educational credentials include:
- PhD in Nursing, West Virginia University, 2022
- MSN, University of Toledo, 2017
- BSN, Eastern Michigan University, 2014
- ADN, Monroe County Community College, 2011
Phillips' research centers on pediatric nursing and family health, with specialized expertise in children with special healthcare needs (CSHCN) in rural settings. His work examines community reintegration challenges, parental emotional support during critical illness, and transformative loss concepts in nursing practice, addressing critical gaps in rural healthcare access and family-centered care models.
His 2020-2024 publications demonstrate consistent thematic focus on CSHCN, revealing trends in rural health disparities, nurse-family dynamics, and emotional resilience frameworks. These studies bridge clinical practice with theoretical development, emphasizing community-based interventions and nursing readiness in pediatric care contexts.
Major recognitions include:
- Bridge Faculty Fellow (2024)
- PhD Alumni Award for Leadership (2022)
- Outstanding Service Award (2021)
- 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leader (2019)
- Jonas Nurse Scholar (2018)
Phillips mentors through the Jonas Scholar Alumni Council and Writer's Camp counseling program while leading funded research including the WVoice IPE Innovation Challenge Grant (2022-2024), community systems exploration for CSHCN parents (2022-2023), and vaccine confidence studies among nurses (2022). His collaborative approach extends to international partnerships like the Hamamatsu Municipal Nursing School in Japan for geriatric nursing curriculum development.
