Thompson Hollingsworth Forbes

Thompson Hollingsworth Forbes is an Associate Professor at the East Carolina University College of Nursing, specializing in Advanced Nursing Practice and Education. He holds administrative roles as Concentration Director for Nursing MSN/DNP Health Systems Leadership and Director of Strategic Operations and Partnerships. His career spans clinical leadership (Assistant Nurse Manager, Hospital Supervisor) and academic roles since 2017.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Nursing (East Carolina University, 2017)
• MSN in Nursing Leadership (East Carolina University, 2012)

Research Interests:
Forbes focuses on Value-Based Healthcare, health system models, patient safety culture, and data science applications in nursing. His work bridges clinical practice with leadership, emphasizing communication between nurses and physicians, teamwork dynamics, and family engagement through EMR/EHR systems.

Scientific Awards:

• Order of the Anchor (2024)
• ECU College of Nursing Scholar Teacher (2021)
• Early Careerist Award (Association for Leadership Science in Nursing, 2021)
• ECU 40 Under 40 Leadership Award (2019)
• BB&T Leadership Development Fellow (2017)

Grants & Leadership:
As Principal Investigator, he has secured funding for initiatives like AG-ACNP Post Graduate Certificate Program (2024-2028) and PIPELINE ENC (2024-2027). His work spans leadership development, care coordination, and health systems improvement.

Professional Service:
He serves as President of Sigma Theta Tau Beta Nu Chapter (2023-2025), Treasurer of North Carolina Nurses Association (2021), and holds certifications like NIH Stroke Scale and Nurse Executive Board Certification.