Patricia E Thomas

Dr. Patricia E Thomas is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), affiliated with the College of Nursing and Health Innovation and the Department of Graduate Nursing. She serves as Director of the MSN Nurse Educator Program and holds a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certification. Her expertise spans nursing education, simulation-based learning, and neonatal care. Dr. Thomas earned her PhD in Nursing (2011), MSN (1991), and BSN (1988) from UTA, Vanderbilt University, and the University of Memphis, respectively.

Her research focuses on improving nursing education and neonatal care practices, including the use of simulation for clinical training. Notable achievements include the 2017 Best Paper Award from the Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing. She has contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, emphasizing evidence-based practice and quality improvement.

Professionally, Dr. Thomas holds certifications in nursing education and neonatal practice. She actively serves on multiple university committees, including the Clinical Promotion Committee and Faculty Assembly. Her service includes roles in curriculum development, student affairs, and professional organizations like Sigma Theta Tau International.

Dr. Thomas has advised doctoral students, including Jennifer Weber, and leads grant-funded projects such as a 2014 study on parent-nurse incivility in neonatal care. She presents nationally on topics like nurse educator training and simulation innovations, reflecting her commitment to advancing nursing education and clinical practice.