Jeffrey Fouche-Camargo

Jeffrey Fouche-Camargo is an Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), joining in 2023. Previously, he served as Associate Professor at Georgia Gwinnett College. He holds a DNP from Georgia Regents University, MSN from Georgia State University, and BSN from the Medical College of Georgia (cum laude, 1994). His research focuses on destigmatizing and decriminalizing substance use in pregnancy, with secondary interests in gender and sexual minorities' healthcare access.

Education highlights include a dual specialization in Perinatal Nursing and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (MSN, 2003). He is board-certified as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing. Key professional roles include AWHONN Emerging Leader (2011), Georgia Section Chair (2015-2017), and National Program Committee member. He also served as President of Sigma Theta Tau International’s Epsilon Alpha chapter.

Research trends span obstetric practices, maternal mental health education, and policy advocacy. Notable publications address uterotonics/tocolytics, skin-to-skin contact protocols, and interdisciplinary nursing curricula. Awards include the 2010 March of Dimes Advanced Practice Nurse of the Year honor.

Advising focuses on curriculum development rather than direct student mentoring. Active in professional organizations including AWHONN, NAPWHA, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Personal interests include global travel and waterfall hiking, with a goal to visit all seven continents.