Sigrid Barrett

Sigrid Barrett is Dean and Tenured Professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Nursing, joining in September 2024. She holds credentials as a registered nurse (RN), pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP), and certified nurse educator (CNE).

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), University of Pennsylvania
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), University of Pennsylvania, specializing in Pediatric Acute/Chronic Care
• Ph.D. in Nursing, University of Central Florida (2013)

Barrett’s research focuses on cystic fibrosis, reproductive health, and quality of life in adolescents and adults with chronic illness. Her work, supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, addresses interdisciplinary challenges in chronic disease management and health disparities. She has contributed to over 100 peer-reviewed publications and 300 presentations spanning local to international venues.

Her leadership in nursing education includes roles at the National League for Nursing and Philippine Nurses Association of America. In 2020, she was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) for her contributions to policy, research, and service.

• Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN)
• Award for Excellence in Research
• Award for Excellence in Teaching
• Award for Excellence in Mentorship

At UNLV, Barrett leads nursing education initiatives. Previously, she served as Chair of the Department of Family, Community, and Health Systems at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Nursing for a decade, contributing to the UAB Gregory Fleming James Cystic Fibrosis Research Center, Center for Palliative and Supportive Care, and Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Center.