Dr. Stephanie Hodges
Dr. Hodges began her nursing career as a Licensed Practical Nurse and has over 23 years of experience in many areas to include medical surgical nursing, pediatrics, geriatrics and nursing administration. She has 13 years of nursing education experience at the associate, baccalaureate, and master's degree levels, teaching in both the classroom, clinical, laboratory and online environment.
Her research interests include integration of technology in nursing education and global health nursing. Dr. Hodges developed the School of Nursing's study abroad program offering experiences to students for Pediatric Clinical in the Dominican Republic (2017, 2019), and Nursing and Healthcare in London (2020). Dr. Hodges is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and maintains her credentials by providing sick and well care to all age groups in retail health clinic setting. As a healthcare provider, she has a special interest in diabetes, obesity and pediatrics.
Education
DNP, FNP-University of Massachusetts, Amherst
MSN, Nursing Education-Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota
BSN-Barton College, Wilson, North Carolina
Dr. Hodges research interests include integration of technology in nursing education and global health nursing. As a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner, her clinical research interests include diabetes, obesity and pediatrics.
Publications
Cannon, S., Arhin, A., Hodges, S. (2016). Evaluating a Holistic and Collaborative Practice Model of Military Health: Client's Perspectives (vol. 2: 007, pp. 5). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Integrative Medicine.
Hodges, S., Trueman, M., Jefferys, D. (2019). Improving Self-Management of Type 2 Diabetes in African Americans Age 40 and Over: Development and Implementation of a Culturally Sensitive Community Education Program. Journal of Alternative, Complementary and Integrative Medicine, 5(1), 63.
Jefferys, D. T., Hodges, S., Trueman, M. S. (2017). A Strategy for Success on the National Council Licensure Examination for At-Risk Nursing Students in Historically Black Colleges and Universities: A Pilot Study. International Journal of Caring Sciences (IJCS). http://www.internationaljournalofcaringsciences.org/
Scholarly Activities
Hodges, S., Nursing Convocation August 2019, "Pediatric Nursing in the Dominican Republic 2019," Nursing Study Abroad, Fayetteville State University. (August 2019).
Hodges, S. (Presenter & Author), Swinson, C. (Presenter & Author), Fayetteville State University Student Nurses Association General Meeting, "Beyond Graduation: The many pathways to career opportunities beyond the BSN degree," Fayetteville State University Student Nurses Association, Fayetteville, NC. (October 2018).
Hodges, S. (Presenter & Author), North Carolina Nurses Association Annual Conference, "The Impact of a Study Abroad Experience on Pre-Licensure BSN Students at a HBCU," North Carolina Nurses Association, Raleigh, NC. (September 2017).
Hodges, S., Nursing Convocation August 2017, "Pediatric Nursing in the Dominican Republic 2017," Nursing Study Abroad, Fayetteville State University. (August 2017).
Hodges, S. (Presenter & Author), Southeastern Regional Area Health Educational Center-Summer Webinar Series, "Heat Emergencies," Southeastern Regional Area Health Educational Center, Webinar. (May 20, 2017).
Hodges, S. (Presenter & Author), Southeastern Regional Area Health Educational Center-Gastroenterology Conference, "Evidence Based Practice in Treatment of GERD," Southeastern Regional Area Health Educational Center, Fayetteville, NC. (February 12, 2017).
Trueman, M., Hodges, S., 2016 International Education Week: Empowering Youth through International Education, "Pediatric Nursing in the Dominican Republic: A Study Abroad Program Summer 2017," Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC. (November 17, 2016).
Hodges, S. (Presenter & Author), Fayetteville State University School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony Keynote Speaker, "Remember Your Reason," Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC. (May 2016).
Hodges, S. L. (Presenter & Author), 80th Annual Conference of the American Association of Social and Behavioral Scientists Inc., ""Improving Self-Management of Type 2 Diabetes in African Americans Age 40 and Over: Development and Implementation of a Culturally Sensitive Education Program.," Fayetteville State University, Embassy Suites, Fayetteville, NC. (March 19, 2015).
Honors & Awards
Fayetteville Observer Readers Choice Awards 2018 Best Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Fayetteville Observer Readers Choice Awards 2017 Best Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Grants
Hodges, S. (Principal), "FSU IMPACT Initiative," Sponsored by Fayetteville State University Division of Student Affairs, $2,000.00. (October 2018 - May 2019).
Hodges, S. L. (Principal), "Clinical Site Development Grant," Sponsored by North Carolina Area Health Education Centers, $10,000.00. (August 2015 - July 2016).
Hodges, S. L. (Principal), "Fall 2015 White Coat Ceremony," Sponsored by Arnold P. Gold Foundation and American Colleges of Nursing, $1,000.00. (August 2015 - October 2015).
Professional Experiences
Assistant Professor, Nursing, Fayetteville State University, 2014-Present
Adjunct Professor, Nursing, Kaplan University, 2007-2014
Nursing Faculty, Fayetteville Technical Community College, 2006-2010
Certified Clinical Nurse Educator, National League for Nursing
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, member
American Nurses Association, member
American Nurses Association Mentorship Program, mentor
North Carolina Nurses Association, member
Sigma Theta Tau International-Phi Mu Chapter, member