Rhonda Johnson

Dr. Rhonda Johnson is an Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Nursing. With over 27 years of experience as a Certified Nurse Midwife, she serves as the Interim Concentration Coordinator for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nurse-Midwifery program. Dr. Johnson advocates for midwifery model care and birthplace choice, while contributing to accreditation efforts through the Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers (CABC) and the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education.

• BSN: University of Florida (1994)
• MSN: University of Pennsylvania (1995)
• DNP: Case Western Reserve University (2018)

Her research and practice focus on advancing midwifery workforce sustainability and quality standards in community-based birth settings. As a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) taskforce on Bullying, she aims to promote joy and longevity in midwifery professions.

Scientific Awards

• Fellow, American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), 2022

Contact: 874 Union Ave., Room 236, Memphis, TN 38163 | 901.448.9641 | rjohn226@uthsc.edu