Julia Behr, DNP

Julia Behr

Student Success Coordinator

Phone678-696-2626

Office locationHealth Sciences, 252, Gainesville

Area(s) of Expertise: Family Practice, Pediatrics, HIV and community health

Overview

Dr. Julia Behr has been in nursing education since 1991. Having taught at BSN, CNL, MSN, and DNP levels, Dr. Behr has extensive experience in many areas of nursing. A passion for pediatrics stems from her first nursing position at Childrens Healthcare Egleston on the Hematology/Oncology unit.

Areas of interest include: hematology and HIV, underserved populations, and family practice. Having spent the past 13 years as a Dean and Assistant Dean provided her with opportunities for leadership development, budgeting, and organizational infrastructure. Dr. Behr loves traveling and participating in medical missions (Peru).

Education

  • DNP, Doctorate of Nursing, University of Alabama Birmingham, 2010
  • MSN, Nursing Adult Education, Medical College of Georgia, 1992
  • BSN, Nursing, Medical College of Georgia, 1988

Courses Taught

  • Leadership
  • Pediatrics
  • Health Assessment
  • Foundation and Fundamentals
  • Community Health
  • Nursing Research, Ethics, and Professional Transition
  • Womens Health
  • Graduate Courses
  • DNP

Research/Special Interests

  • Nursing Leadership
  • High Impact Practices
  • Community Health
  • HIV
  • Pediatric Health

Curriculum Vitae