Rita Ferguson, MSN, RN, CHPN, CNE

Clinical Assistant Professor
Office: NB 305
Phone: 256-824-2467
Email: Rita.Ferguson@uah.edu

Education

• Current PhD student Georgia Baptist College of Nursing, Mercer University
• MSN Nursing Administration, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL-Nursing Administration
• MSA Health Care Administration, Central Michigan University, MT Pleasant, MI
• BSN, Murray State University, Murray, KY

Professional Certifications

Clinical Expertise

• Community Health
• Hospice and Palliative Care

Teaching Responsibilities

• NUR310 Professional Practice Nursing I

Service Activities

• Member, Curriculum Transformation Task Force 2011-2012
• Coordinator, Undergraduate Program, Junior Courses 2012
• Treasurer Beta Phi Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International, 2010-2012
• Member UAHuntsville College of Nursing, BSN Curriculum Sub Committee, 2010- 2012
• Member, College of Nursing CCNE Steering Committee, 2009-2010
• Faculty Senate, 2008-2010
• Member, UAHuntsville Faculty Handbook 2008-2011
• Member UAHuntsville College of Nursing, RN-BSN Curriculum Sub Committee, 2008-2010
• Crestwood Medical Center Liaison, 2006-2008
• North Alabama Medical Reserve Corps, 2008-current

Special Achievements/Honors/Awards

• UAHuntsville Student Government Association Most Outstanding Teacher 2010-2011

Research Interests

• Caring
• Nursing Education

Publications and Presentations

• Alabama Gerontological Society presentation April 2012, "A Comparison of Rural and Urban Care Resources for the Older Adult and Caregiver"