Sara Horton-Deutsch

Sara Horton-Deutsch is a Professor and Program Director at the University of San Francisco (USF) School of Nursing and Health Professions, where she leads the USF/Kaiser Permanente Partnership. With 35 years of experience in academic-practice leadership, she has held roles as a Watson Caring Science Endowed Chair, Professor of Psychiatric Nursing, and Coordinator of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Programs at institutions like the University of Colorado and Indiana University.

• Education: PhD in Nursing (Rush University, 1992), MSN in Psychiatric Nursing (Rush University, 1988), BSN in Nursing (University of Evansville, 1986)

Her research focuses on Caring Science, Mindfulness-Based Interventions, and Reflective Practice, particularly in creating healing work environments and advancing global partnerships. Recent work includes Visionary Leadership in Healthcare (2022) and studies on mindfulness pledges in healthcare settings.

She has received prestigious awards including Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (2014) and Academy of Nursing Education Fellow (2013). Her publications span journals like Archives of Psychiatric Nursing and Journal of Nursing Scholarship, emphasizing quality improvement, patient safety, and holistic healthcare leadership.