Tamra L. Shea

Tamra L. Shea is an Assistant Professor of Practice at Western Carolina University's School of Nursing within the College of Health and Human Sciences. Her contact information includes office 319 Biltmore Park Building, phone 828.654.6502, and email tshea@wcu.edu.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Biology (1995) - University of Notre Dame
• BSN (1998) - Saint Mary's College
• MSN in Nursing Education (2013) - Western Carolina University
• PhD in Nursing (2017) - University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Research Interests: Focuses on intersections of gender, class, ethics, and technology in health status and policy. Explores how sociocultural factors influence healthcare access and outcomes through an interdisciplinary lens. Advocates for ethical frameworks in technological integration within healthcare systems.

Teaching: Specializes in Evidence-Based Practice, Nursing Leadership, and Management. Emphasizes preparing nurse leaders to influence healthcare policy and ethical discourse. Strong commitment to advancing nurse leadership roles in public health decision-making.

Experience: 20 years as a registered nurse with expertise in pediatric intensive care, high-risk antepartum care, and general pediatric nursing. Began teaching in community colleges in 2008 before transitioning to university-level instruction.