Misty D. Evans

Misty D. Evans is an Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, where she contributes to the Pediatric Nursing Practitioner Acute Care and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs. Her clinical expertise spans pediatric hematology-oncology and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, with a focus on medication adherence, supportive care, and gene therapy for hemoglobinopathies.

• Education:
  • DNP, Vanderbilt University
  • Post-Master's Certificate (PNP-AC), Vanderbilt University
  • MSN (Nurse Education), Tennessee State University
  • BSN and BS in Psychology, Middle Tennessee State University

Research Interests include advanced practice provider professional development, donor health in stem cell transplantation, and gene therapy for hemoglobinopathies. Her work bridges clinical practice and evidence-based nursing education.

Scientific Awards include the 2024 Advanced Practice Provider Lifetime Achievement Award and multiple Sarah K. Archer Awards for her contributions to nursing education and practice.

Clinical Practice is based at Sarah Cannon Pediatric Hematology/Oncology & Cellular Therapy at TriStar Centennial. She actively mentors students in their DNP scholarly projects.