Cecelia Hammond

Cecelia Hammond is an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, located in St. Augustine, FL. She holds dual certifications as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), with over 14 years of faculty experience. Her roles include developing nursing curricula and teaching online advanced nursing courses, particularly in primary care FNP, nursing theory, health assessment, and pharmacology.

• Education:
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), University of Alabama at Birmingham (2010)
• Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner, University of Mobile
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of South Alabama

Research interests focus on chronic conditions like malignant hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and community health disparities, alongside psychiatric mental health and geriatrics. She integrates evidence-based practice and leadership into her teaching and clinical work. Dr. Hammond joined USAHS as a contributing faculty in 2020 and transitioned to core faculty in 2021.