Sonique Sailsman

Dr. Sonique Sailsman serves as an Assistant Professor at Mercer University's College of Nursing, where she contributes to academic leadership and curriculum development. Previously, she held an Assistant Professor position at Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida, serving as nursing student association advisor and faculty senator liaison to the Anti-Racism and Equity Coalition.

Her educational qualifications include:

• Ph.D. in Nursing, Nova Southeastern University (2016)
• MSN in Nursing, Drexel University (2009)
• BSN in Nursing, University of Miami (2000)

Dr. Sailsman's research centers on social determinants of health impacts on minority adolescents, innovative nursing education methodologies, and mental health disparities among minority women with HIV. Her work extends to examining implicit bias in clinical practice and psychosocial impacts of HIV on aging minority women, reflecting deep commitment to health equity and culturally responsive care.

Analysis of her 15 recent publications (2017-2024) reveals three dominant research trajectories: nursing education innovation (particularly technology-enhanced active learning), health disparities in minority populations, and implicit bias interventions. Her scholarship consistently bridges clinical practice with educational theory, demonstrating methodology rigor through mixed-methods approaches and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

As a grant-funded researcher, Dr. Sailsman has led studies on HIV's psychosocial impact on minority older women and mental health in minority women with HIV. Her advising role with nursing student associations demonstrates commitment to student development, while her presentations at national conferences like NSNA MidYear Convention showcase knowledge translation to professional practice.

She actively collaborates with research teams across institutions on projects addressing health disparities, with current work focusing on implicit bias mitigation strategies and social determinants integration into nursing curricula through innovative pedagogical approaches.