Cynthia Brown

Cynthia Brown is a Professor in the Department of Nursing at the Tanner Health School of Nursing, University of West Georgia. She holds advanced degrees including a D.N.S. from Florida Atlantic University and has extensive experience in nursing education and research. Her roles include teaching courses such as Nursing Research, Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Science, and Dissertation supervision. She is certified as a Nurse Educator (CNE) and Board Certified Advanced Holistic Nurse (AHN-BC).

Education:

• D.N.S., Florida Atlantic University
• M.S., Florida Atlantic University
• B.S., University of Southern Maine

Research interests focus on complementary therapies (e.g., Reiki), caring theory for healthcare professionals, hospice care, and online nursing education. Her work emphasizes qualitative research methods and holistic approaches to patient care. She has contributed to initiatives like Caring groups for nursing students and integrating the Caring philosophy into curricula.

Professional memberships include Sigma Theta Tau International, American Holistic Nurses Association, and the National League for Nursing. She holds licensure as a registered nurse in Georgia, Illinois, and Alabama, alongside certifications in BLS, Quality Matters Reviewer, and Online Course Instruction.

Her teaching spans multiple semesters across courses like Nursing Research, Leadership in Healthcare, and Distance Education in Nursing. She actively supervises doctoral students through Dissertation courses and coordinates comprehensive exams.

Labs/Teams: She promotes student well-being through Caring groups and advocates for the university’s unique online nursing program emphasizing holistic education.