Deborah Walrath

Deborah Walrath is a Clinical Associate Professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. She holds a Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) from the University of Phoenix (2011), along with MS and BS Nursing degrees from the same institution and an AD Nursing degree from Fox Valley Technical College (1992).

• Education Highlights:
• DHA, University of Phoenix, 2011
• MS Nursing, University of Phoenix, 2007
• BS Nursing, University of Phoenix, 2005
• AD Nursing, Fox Valley Technical College, 1992

Her expertise spans healthcare administration and nurse leadership, with research focusing on psychiatric nurse performance and retention. She has presented on topics like metabolic syndrome in correctional settings and holds certifications including Certified Public Manager (UW Madison, 2012) and Certified Correctional Health Professional (NCCHC, 2005–present).

Her 2011 publication explores nurse leadership's impact on psychiatric care outcomes. Notable awards include the 2023 DAISY Award for Nursing Faculty and recognition from the Academy of Correctional Health Professionals (2014).

Walrath coordinates the TEACH grant (2023), a rural healthcare initiative, and has contributed to disaster training programs. She emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare education and correctional health systems.