Deborah B. Hummer

Dr. Deborah Hummer serves as Associate Professor and Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program at the University of North Carolina Pembroke. A board-certified Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist, her academic work bridges clinical practice with educational leadership. Her research focuses on implementing evidence-based exercise interventions for elderly populations in assisted living facilities, with particular emphasis on functional mobility improvement and fall prevention strategies.

Primary research areas include:

• Translational gerontological nursing practices
• Chronic disease self-management in elderly populations
• Curriculum development for advanced nursing degrees
• Community health partnerships

Her single recent publication demonstrates a clinical focus on practical implementation of sit-to-stand exercise programs to enhance mobility in assisted living settings. This work extends her earlier research on exercise program efficacy in geriatric care environments.

Honors include recognition as a Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing by the National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence. Service contributions encompass health coaching at Moore Free & Charitable Clinic for diabetes/hypertension patients, faculty fellowship in Service Learning through the Office for Community and Civic Engagement, and participation on Glen Flora's Community Advisory Board.