Pandora Goode

Dr. Pandora Goode is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nursing at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) and Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program. She previously served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNC-Greensboro) and held clinical roles as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) at Alpha Medical Clinic and a staff nurse at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Her research focuses on diabetes self-management and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in African American populations, emphasizing culturally tailored interventions and community-based approaches.

Dr. Goode holds a BSN from North Carolina A&T State University, an MSN (Family Nurse Practitioner) from WSSU, a DNP from the University of Tennessee, and a PhD in Nursing Science from UNC-Greensboro. She is certified as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) and FNP.

Her research explores faith-based diabetes programs, telehealth coaching for hypertension, and educational strategies like simulation-based learning in nursing. Her work bridges clinical practice, education, and health equity, particularly addressing disparities in African American communities.

Notable contributions include studies on hemodialysis tolerance in older adults and the integration of biblical principles into diabetes education. Her publications emphasize practical interventions to improve patient outcomes and nursing education quality.