Tanya Seward

Tanya Seward is an Assistant Professor of Nursing and Director of Graduate Nursing Programs at the University of Providence's School of Health Professions. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the University of South Alabama and teaches in the MSN: Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner program. She concurrently serves as an Adjunct Faculty member at Northwestern State University and Southern University & A&M University, and maintains roles at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University as Assistant Professor and former Clinical Instructor (2008–2014).

Educational Background:

• Doctor of Nurse Practice, University of South Alabama
• Post-Master Certificate: Family Nurse Practitioner, Maryville University
• Master of Science in Nursing: Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner/Primary Care, University of South Alabama
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Gwynedd Mercy College
• Liberal Arts & Sciences, La Salle University

Research & Clinical Focus: Seward specializes in adult-gerontology primary care, occupational medicine, and family medicine. Her professional experience includes roles at Valor 4 Vets (primary care for U.S. Veterans) and clinical practice in family medicine. She emphasizes nursing education innovation and staying current with evolving healthcare practices.

Awards:

• Recipient of the Baton Rouge District Nurses’ Association “Celebrate Nursing” Award

Advising & Leadership: As Program Director for UP’s MSN programs since 2023, she oversees curriculum development. Her teaching includes advanced health assessments, geriatrics, and clinical practicums. Professional affiliations include the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and Sigma Theta Tau.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with interdisciplinary teams at Valor 4 Vets and collaborates across academic institutions to enhance nursing education and veteran healthcare access.