Faculty

The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing faculty are nationally and internationally recognized for their expertise. Key areas of research include: cardiovascular health; disease prevention and risk reduction; women’s health; care at end of life; community-based health promotion; and health care for diverse populations.

Faculty members are organized in three academic departments:

• Acute and Chronic Care, chaired by Fannie Gaston-Johansson, PhD, RN, FAAN, addresses patients and families who have acute and/or chronic health problems.

• Community-Public Health , chaired by Phyllis W. Sharps, PhD, RN, FAAN, centers on community and public health care in urban/rural areas and international settings.

• Health Systems and Outcomes , led by interim chair Maryann Fralic, DrPH, RN, FAAN, focuses on the processes and outcomes of care delivery, leadership, management, emergency preparedness, informatics, analysis, and evidence-based practice.

Faculty statistics:

• 184 faculty members
• 79 joint faculty appointments throughout Johns Hopkins University
• 6 endowed chairs
• 30% of full-time ranked faculty are Fellows in the American Academy of Nursing