Overview
Dr. Chalmers has been with the University since 2010 and currently serves as the Department Head of nursing. She is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner and has over 15 years of experience in nurse practitioner education. She currently volunteers as a nurse practitioner at Good Samaritan Health Center Gwinnett (GSHCG) and has since its inception in 2005. She also serves on their Advisory Board. GSHCG serves the uninsured and under-insured community in Gwinnett County. Dr. Chalmers research interests include chronic healthcare management and innovative graduate nursing education.
Professional Organizations
- Southern Nursing Research Society - Active Member – Georgia Liaison
- Georgia Association of Nursing Education - Active Member
- United Advance Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia – Active Member
- Eternal Hope in Haiti - Medical Team Member June and December - Provide medical clinics in Cap-Haitian, Haiti
- National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty - Active Member
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners - Active Member, University Liaison
- Sigma Theta Tau International - Active Member - Tau Psi – Treasurer
Education
- Ph.D., Nursing, Georgia State University
- MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, Emory University
- ASN, Nursing, DeKalb Community College
Research/Special Interests
- Diabetes
- Women's Health Issues
- Substance Use and Misuse