Gigi Thompson Thomas

Dr. Gigi Thompson Thomas is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation at The University of Texas at Arlington. She holds a DNP in Nursing from UTA (2013) and has over 19 years of clinical experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner, currently practicing at Bell Helicopters and Lockheed Martin. Her research focuses on provider adherence to clinical practice guidelines and holistic healthcare approaches.

Education:

• DNP in Nursing, University of Texas at Arlington, 2013
• MSN in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner), UTA, 2008
• BSN in Nursing, UTA, 2004

Research & Teaching: Dr. Thomas teaches advanced nursing courses such as Adult-Gerontology Assessment, Advanced Health Assessment, and the Role of the Nurse in Advanced Practice. Her clinical work emphasizes care for underserved populations and integrates prevention/wellness into patient care.

Awards:

• Family Nursing Clinical Excellence Award (2013)

Service: She advises the Inter Collegiate Prayer Fellowship (ICPF) student organization and coordinates community outreach programs like 10@10. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau since 2013.