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Dr. Cheryl McGinnis serves as an Associate Professor in the BSN to DNP/FNP program at Bay Path University, leveraging ten years of graduate nursing education expertise and extensive clinical leadership in transplant nursing. Her career bridges academic program management with 22 years of direct healthcare experience.
Her academic credentials include:
- BSN, MSN, and DNP from University of Florida, Gainesville
- MA in Social and Behavioral Science (Gerontology focus) from University of South Florida, Tampa
Her research integrates clinical transplant specialization with nursing education innovation, emphasizing pediatric/adult liver transplant care, gerontological nursing practices, and online pedagogical strategies for advanced practice training. This interdisciplinary approach reflects her dual expertise in high-acuity clinical settings and academic program development.
Professional recognitions include:
- Board Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner (ARNP-BC)
- Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC)
- Fellow, National Academies of Practice (FNAP)
Her scholarly contributions span four editions of the Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice and publications in premier journals including American Journal of Nursing and Journal for Nurse Practitioners. These works demonstrate consistent focus on critical care nursing protocols, transplant coordination standards, and nurse practitioner leadership development, with emerging emphasis on gerontological applications within specialty practice.
