Elena Prendergast
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Nursing
Department of Doctorate of Nursing Practice Program
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
Bio
Passionate about equipping current and future nurses to deliver quality evidence-based care. Dedicated to increasing awareness and access to EOL/Palliative Care through education, advocacy, and the delivery of holistic, person-centered care.
Education
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DNP, NursingFrontier School of Midwifery &, 2017
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MSN, NursingFrontier School of Midwifery &, 2016
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AS, NursingDaytona Beach Community Colleg, 2008
Certifications
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Certified Family Nurse PractitionerAmerican Academy of Nurse Practitioners,
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PALSAmerican Heart Association, 2021
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Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative NurseHospice and Palliative Credentialing Center,
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ACLSAmerican Heart Association, 2021
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BLSAmerican Heart Association, 2021
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APRNState of Georgia, 2016
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RNState of Georgia, 2009
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RNState of Georgia, 2016
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BLSAHA, 2019
Awards & Honors
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Augusta University College of Nursing 2021 Outstanding Faculty AwardAugusta University, 2021
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Distinguished Service to SocietyFrontier Nursing University, Alumni Association, 2018
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Family Nurse Practitioner Leadership AwardFrontier Nursing University, Faculty Nomination, 2016
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Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor SocietyFrontier Nursing University Chi Phi Chapter, Charter Member, 2015
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Critical Care Nursing FellowshipDoctors Hospital of Augusta Intensive Care, 2009
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
Palliative Care/EOL, medical virtual reality, and bio-ethics
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
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Book, Chapter in Textbook-Revised
Research Interests
Palliative Care/EOL and medical virtual reality
Department Service
College Service
University Service
Professional Service
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United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia Augusta Chapter2021 - Present
Role:Officer, Other Officer
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Hospice and Palliative Nursing Association, Georgia2016 - Present
Role:Other
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American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Student2014 - Present
Role:Other
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Frontier Nursing University P.R.I.D.E Diversity Program2012 - Present
Role:Member
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United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia Augusta Chapter,2020 - 2021
Role:Officer, Vice President
Public Service
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Augusta University Medical Reserve Corp2019 - Present
Role:Member
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Farmworker COVID Vaccine Clinic2021 - 2021
Role:Member
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Samaritan’s Purse2015 - 2015
Role:Other
