Daphnee Stewart

Dr. Daphnee Stewart serves as Clinical Assistant Professor and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Coordinator at Mercer University's College of Nursing. With faculty service spanning 2006-2010 and renewed appointment since 2015, she maintains clinical expertise in pediatric nursing through acute and community care settings as a certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.

• DNP, Nursing, Samford University (2018)
• MS, Nursing, Georgia State University (1997)
• BSN, Nursing, Mercer University (1993)

Her research program centers on pediatric nursing and undergraduate nursing student retention, expanding into diabetes self-management in geriatric populations and adolescent vaping prevention. Recent work demonstrates methodological innovation in knowledge synthesis while addressing critical public health challenges through multidisciplinary frameworks.

Publications from 2023-2025 reveal evolving scholarly priorities: initial focus on adolescent health interventions transitioned toward refining nursing education methodologies and chronic disease management. This trajectory highlights integration of clinical practice with evidence-based educational strategies across pediatric, geriatric, and community health domains.

Professor Stewart maintains active professional engagement through the National Association of Pediatric Nurses and Nurse Practitioners and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society. Her certifications remain current through 2026 (Pediatric NP, Advanced Practice NP, RN).

As DNP Coordinator, she leads graduate program development while conducting practice-oriented research. Her conference presentations on HPV vaccination and disaster simulation indicate collaborative grant-related activities, though specific funding details aren't documented.

Current initiatives involve multidisciplinary teams addressing adolescent health crises and nursing education innovation, particularly through the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties and Association for Prevention Teaching and Research networks.