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Tauna Gulley serves as Professor of Nursing and RN-BSN Coordinator at the University of Pikeville School of Nursing, teaching Advanced Concepts in Nursing Practice, Health Assessment for Registered Nurses, Population Based Nursing Care, and Nursing Synthesis and Capstone courses from her office in the CTC building.
Her educational foundation includes:
- PhD in Nursing, East Tennessee State University (2011)
- MSN/Family Nurse Practitioner, Radford University (1998)
- BSN, Clinch Valley College (1995)
- Associate Degree in Nursing, Mountain Empire Community College (1992)
- Nursing Assistant Certification, Mountain Empire Community College (1989)
- BS in Biology, Clinch Valley College (1989)
Dr. Gulley's research program integrates Interprofessional Education to enhance healthcare collaboration, investigates Self-Efficacy among Nursing Students as a predictor of clinical performance, and examines Community Resilience in rural Appalachian populations facing health crises. Her work bridges nursing theory with practical solutions for underserved communities through community-based participatory approaches.
Her 2019-2020 publications demonstrate consistent focus on rural health infrastructure, disaster preparedness, and nursing education innovation. Key themes include pandemic response in resource-limited settings, trauma-informed care during natural disasters, substance abuse interventions in Appalachian communities, and accreditation technology solutions - all addressing systemic health disparities through collaborative, community-centered frameworks.
Dr. Gulley maintains active professional certifications as RN, FNP-BC, and CNE, though no formal scientific awards are documented.
As RN-BSN Coordinator, she oversees curriculum development and accreditation compliance for the registered nurse to bachelor's program. While specific grant funding isn't mentioned, her community health partnerships with organizations like The Health Wagon indicate practical implementation of research findings.
