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Elizabeth J. Taylor, PhD, RN, FAAN is a Professor in the Nursing - Graduate program at the School of Nursing, Loma Linda University. She is an active faculty member whose work bridges research, education, and clinical practice, with a central focus on spiritual care in nursing.
- PhD, Loma Linda University (1992)
- MS, Loma Linda University (1987)
- BSN, Andrews University (1984)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, UCLA (1993–1995)
Her research program investigates spiritual responses to illness and death, nurse well-being, moral injury, and how nurses can provide effective spiritual care. She has developed and validated tools like the Nurse Spiritual Care Therapeutics Scale and explores topics such as empathy, trauma, and interprofessional collaboration. Her work is deeply interdisciplinary, spanning nursing, psychology, ethics, and palliative care.
Her recent publications (2024–2025) demonstrate a consistent trend in advancing spiritual care practices, addressing nurse mental health, and promoting equity in healthcare. Articles focus on practical guidance for nurses, psychometric validation of assessment tools, and exploratory studies on pharmacists’ spiritual roles and Black nurses’ workplace safety.
Scientific Awards:
- FAAN (Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing)
Dr. Taylor mentors doctoral students and has supervised postdoctoral research. She has secured competitive funding, including an Individual NRSA from AHCPR. Her professional development includes Clinical Pastoral Education and Spiritual Direction training, enriching her clinical and research expertise.
She is actively involved in professional development, presenting at conferences such as the Western Institute of Nursing and AACN Doctoral Conferences. Her work contributes significantly to creating spiritually healthy environments in healthcare settings.
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