Tabatha Mauldin

Tabatha Mauldin is an Instructor in the Department of Nursing at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU). She holds a Master's in Nursing from Duke University (2009), a BSN from WSSU (2006), an Associate Degree in Nursing from Surry Community College (2002), and a Bachelors of Science in Medical Technology from North Carolina State University (1995). Her research focuses on humor in pediatric nursing education, ADHD, and pain perception. She is a Certified Pediatric Nurse since 2004.

• Education:
• Masters in Nursing, Duke University (2009)
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing, WSSU (2006)
• Associates Degree in Nursing, Surry Community College (2002)
• Bachelors of Science in Medical Technology, NC State University (1995)
• Key Contributions:
• Developed interventions to reduce nursing student anxiety via humor in pediatric settings
• Co-founded the RAMS Wellness Center as part of community health initiatives
• Awards:
• 2006 Nursing Excellence Award from Wake Forest Baptist Health

Her presentations include work on humor in clinical communication, leaner assessments, and community health outcomes. She actively participates in academic conferences such as Sigma Theta Tau Rho Lambda and WSSU Research Day.