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

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• Women's Health Issues
• Substance Use and Misuse