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Tracey Puig-Baker is an Instructor in the Department of Prelicensure Nursing at Augusta University's College of Nursing. She contributes to undergraduate nursing education with a focus on foundational clinical and leadership topics.
Education:
- Ph.D., Nursing Science, Augusta University, 2022
- MHA, Health Services Administration, University of Phoenix, 2011
- MSN, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, University of Phoenix, 2011
- BSN, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, University of Phoenix, 2007
- ADN, Registered Nursing, Skagit Valley College, 2003
Her teaching interests include medical-surgical nursing, pharmacology, geriatric nursing, health promotion, nutrition, and nursing leadership in prelicensure education. Her research is focused on understanding how depression influences outcomes in bariatric surgery patients, contributing to improved patient-centered care models.
Professional service includes leadership roles as Committee Chair for both the BSN Admissions and BSN Program Committees at Augusta University. She serves on the Core Curriculum Committee and previously contributed to the Total Quality Leadership Committee and university budget processes. Nationally, she is active in Sigma Theta Tau, serving as Treasurer since 2017, and volunteers with the Medical Reserve Corps and Boy Scouts of America. She also mentored students in the Augusta University - Peru Study Abroad Experience in 2018.
Awards and Honors:
- Patient and Family Centered Care Award, GR Health, 2013
- Army Achievement Award, Department of the Army, 2004
- Navy Achievement Medal, Department of the Navy, 1997
Tracey Puig-Baker is deeply engaged in academic service, community outreach, and advancing nursing education. Her clinical certifications include Bariatric Support Group Leader, Critical Care Nurse, Basic and Advanced Life Support, Advanced Burn Life Support, and prior emergency medical technician and pharmacy technician credentials, reflecting a broad and dedicated healthcare career spanning military and civilian sectors.
