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Rebecca Rule is an Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing at Augusta University, with appointments in both the Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and the Department of Prelicensure Nursing. She is actively involved in teaching, scholarship, and institutional service, contributing significantly to nursing education and student development.
Education:
- BSN, Registered Nursing – Carson-Newman College, 1989
- MPH, Public Health/Community Nurse – Emory University, 1993
- MN, Family Practice Nurse/Nursing – Medical College of Georgia, 1998
Her research interests focus on nursing education, particularly student success on licensure exams and innovative clinical teaching models. She also explores psychosocial aspects of care in geriatric and dementia populations, advocating for holistic and patient-centered approaches in nursing practice. Her work bridges clinical expertise with educational theory to improve outcomes for both students and patients.
The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on educational effectiveness in nursing, predictive analytics for student performance, and the integration of psychosocial elements into clinical care. These works reflect a career dedicated to advancing nursing pedagogy and compassionate patient care.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Reflection of Nursing Spirit Award (2013)
- Dean’s Award of Achievement (2012)
- Pi Lambda Theta (2009)
- Reflection of Nursing Spirit Award (2009)
- Omicron Delta Kappa (2006)
Rebecca Rule has served as a faculty advisor for the BSN Classes of 2015 and 2018, demonstrating her commitment to student mentorship. She has been actively involved in numerous committees, including the College of Nursing Quality Pedagogy and Instructional Strategy Committee, Undergraduate Admissions Committee, and Scholarship Committee. At the university level, she contributes to the QEP Assessment and Evaluation Committee and University Athletics Committee. Her service extends to the community through board memberships with the Augusta Symphony Guild, Augusta Technical College Department of Nursing, Widows Home of Augusta, and volunteer work at Golden Harvest Food Bank.
She is certified as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Registered Nurse (RNL) in Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee, maintaining active licensure since 1988. Her professional affiliations include Sigma Theta Tau (Beta Omicron chapter), where she serves on a committee, further demonstrating her engagement with national nursing organizations.
