Terri L. Allison

Terri L. Allison is a Professor of Nursing and Assistant Dean for Academics, Doctoral Nursing Practice at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. With over 30 years of experience as an acute care nurse practitioner, she specializes in critical care, cardiology, heart failure, and transplantation, actively contributing to clinical practice and education. She plays a pivotal role in the development and promotion of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs nationally.

• Education: Master of Nursing, Emory University (1995)
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate, Vanderbilt University (2005)
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center (2011)

Dr. Allison's research interests include advanced nursing practice models, critical care innovations, and DNP curriculum development. She has significantly influenced nursing education through her work at Vanderbilt and national presentations.

• Scientific Awards: Fellow, American Association of Nurse Practitioners (2014)
• Distinguished Alumna Award, Auburn University School of Nursing (2020)

She maintains an active clinical practice with the Vanderbilt Heart Transplant Program and lectures extensively on advanced nursing practice topics.