Josie Tombrella

Josie Tombrella serves as Assistant Professor and AGPCNP Track Coordinator for the Graduate Program at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) School of Nursing, with additional responsibilities as HEC Liaison for SON Graduate Studies and the MSN Program. Her academic work focuses on gerontological nursing practice and education, supported by her clinical certification and teaching credentials.

Her educational qualifications include:

• DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) from University of Alabama at Birmingham
• MSN (Gerontological Nurse Practitioner) from UTMB
• BSN from UTMB

Research centers on geriatric care innovation, particularly dementia management in long-term facilities, home-based care coordination, and modern clinical evaluation methods for nurse practitioners. Her work bridges clinical practice with educational technology, emphasizing person-centered approaches for aging populations and virtual assessment techniques.

Recent publications (2021-2025) reveal strong focus on geriatric care systems, with emerging trends in digital clinical evaluation tools and home-based care models. These works consistently address practical implementation of evidence-based practices for elderly patients across care settings.

Professional recognition includes:

• SIGMA 2022 Nursing Showcase of Excellence Outstanding Poster Award
• American Association of Colleges of Nursing Transform Conference Honorable Mention (2021)
• Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society induction (2004)

In her role as AGPCNP Track Coordinator, Tombrella shapes curriculum development and clinical training standards for adult-gerontology practitioners. Her Online Teaching Certificate from UTMB's MultiMedia Lab demonstrates commitment to educational innovation in nursing pedagogy.