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Pamela Cromer serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Doctorate of Nursing Practice Program at Augusta University's College of Nursing, with dual appointments in The Graduate School. She functions as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator, Director of the Interdisciplinary Costa Layman Community Health Outreach Programs, and primary care provider at Compass Family Medicine in Newberry, SC through the GRNA Faculty Practice Plan.
Education:
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Nursing Science, Medical College of Georgia (2009)
- Certificate in Nursing, University of South Carolina (1993)
- Master of Science (MS), Nursing Science, Medical College of Georgia (1988)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), University of South Carolina (1982)
Dr. Cromer's research centers on cardio-metabolic risk factors among Hispanic farmworkers, inter-professional healthcare delivery models, and advanced nurse practitioner training. Her work emphasizes community-based participatory approaches to address health disparities in rural populations, with strong focus on cultural competency and quality improvement in primary care settings for underserved communities.
Her publication portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on community health interventions, particularly through inter-professional student-led initiatives targeting Hispanic farmworker populations. Key thematic trends include diabetes management in vulnerable groups, innovative community health fair models, and evidence-based strategies for addressing women's health disparities, reflecting her commitment to translational research that bridges academic training and real-world healthcare delivery.
Scientific Awards:
- Excellence in Service-Learning Faculty Award (Augusta University, 2024)
- College of Nursing E. Louisa Grant Distinguished Alumna (2017)
- Excellence in Published Writing (Sigma Theta Tau, 2017)
- Endowed Scholarship (Marion/Cromer/Layman) (2016)
- AANP Nurse Practitioner State Award of Excellence (2016)
As clinical preceptor for advanced practice nurses, Dr. Cromer mentors students in primary care settings while leading curriculum development through committees including the AU CON Clinical Placement Committee and Academic Competency Committee. Her institutional service extends to chairing the GRNA/AUNA Audit, Compliance and Risk Management Committee and serving on the Georgia Regents University Nurse Practice Plan Board since 2006.
Dr. Cromer directs the Interdisciplinary Costa Layman Community Health Outreach Programs and serves on the Belle Terrace Community Health Center Advisory Board. Her community leadership includes chairing the Community Food Kitchen and strategic development roles with Christ Central-Saluda, focusing on citizen needs assessment and program development for underserved populations.
