معرفی
Judy Kaye Smith, Ph.D., MSN, RN is an Associate Professor of Nursing at Lamar University. With 45 years of nursing experience, she holds a Ph.D. in Nursing Science (2013), MSN in Nursing Administration (2001), and multiple other degrees including a B.A. in Nursing (1979). Her career spans maternal-child nursing, medical-surgical care, community nursing, leadership, management, and critical care. She currently teaches master’s-level courses such as Evidence-Based Project I and II, Nursing Theories, and Healthcare Delivery Management.
- Education: Ph.D. – Texas Woman's University; MSN – Lamar University; M.S. – Louisiana State University; B.A. – University of Illinois
Dr. Smith emphasizes patient-centered care, advocating for nurses to 'treat patients like family.' She believes in lifelong learning, citing 'Who Moved My Cheese?' as essential reading. She highlights nursing's challenges in adapting to constant change while embracing online education's potential despite its limitations in skill development.
No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned. Her advising and mentorship focus on student growth through shared professional experiences.
