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Dr. Desiree Bertrand is an Assistant Professor at the College of Nursing, Augusta University, specializing in Prelicensure Nursing education. With a Ph.D. in Nursing (2017) from the Medical University of South Carolina and prior academic credentials including MSN (2002) and BS in Nursing (1995), she brings extensive clinical and educational expertise to her role.
- Ph.D., Nursing - Medical University of South Carolina (2017)
- MSN, Nursing Education - Midwestern State University (2002)
- BS, Nursing - University of the Virgin Islands (1995)
Her research focuses on health disparities, cultural competence, and maternal-child health, particularly among underserved populations. She has pioneered work in advance care planning and intimate partner violence interventions within diverse communities.
Dr. Bertrand's scholarly contributions include publications on lethal violence risk factors in Black women's relationships and community health education strategies. Her work demonstrates strong engagement with public health policy and health equity issues.
- Augusta University College of Nursing Outstanding Faculty Member, 2025
- American Academy of Nursing Jonas Policy Scholar, 2018
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Future of Nursing Scholar, 2014
She has served as Committee Chair for multiple Caribbean Exploratory Research Center Health Disparities Institutes and developed a Community Health Education Toolkit for the U.S. Virgin Islands. Her teaching portfolio includes graduate courses in Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods, alongside undergraduate nursing education in maternal-child and geriatric care.