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This 1-day pre-event, held prior to the Doctoral Education Conference, is hosted by AACN’s Practice Leadership Network (PLN) and designed for individuals involved in promoting, administering, and engaging in faculty practice. Emphasis is being placed on the need for practice savvy educators who can translate current healthcare environment scenarios to the classroom at every level.
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Individuals who promote, administer, and engage in faculty practice.
Professor, Associate Dean for Clinical and Global PartnershipsThe University of Alabama at Birmingham
Dr. Michele Talley is an Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Professor, and Associate Dean for Clinical and Global Partnerships at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing. She leads the School’s Faculty Practice Plan, where faculty practice participation has reached 60%, generating more than $2.9 million in revenue and over 29,000 patient encounters, primarily serving medically underserved populations.…
Dr. Michele Talley is an Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Professor, and Associate Dean for Clinical and Global Partnerships at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing. She leads the School’s Faculty Practice Plan, where faculty practice participation has reached 60%, generating more than $2.9 million in revenue and over 29,000 patient encounters, primarily serving medically underserved populations. As Clinic Director for The PATH Clinic and Moms and Kids Mobile Health Clinic, she advances innovative nurse-led models that expand access to care while creating meaningful opportunities for faculty practice, education, and scholarship. Her work demonstrates how academic nursing can leverage faculty practice and strategic partnerships to strengthen healthcare delivery, advance workforce development, and achieve sustainable community impact.
Clinical Professor and CoordinatorFlorida State University College of Nursing
Alicia (Ali) Craig-Rodriguez is a Clinical Professor and nationally certified Family Nurse Practitioner who serves as Florida State University College of Nursing’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Jonas Nurse Leader Scholar. Ali was responsible for the course development and launch of FSU’s newest programs, the Post Master’s Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine and the Doctor of Nursing Practice in Lifestyle Medici…
Alicia (Ali) Craig-Rodriguez is a Clinical Professor and nationally certified Family Nurse Practitioner who serves as Florida State University College of Nursing’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Jonas Nurse Leader Scholar. Ali was responsible for the course development and launch of FSU’s newest programs, the Post Master’s Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine and the Doctor of Nursing Practice in Lifestyle Medicine. In addition to supporting students in the Lifestyle Medicine tracks, she is dedicated to the education, inspiration, and empowerment of the next generation of Healthcare Providers in the areas of health promotion and lifestyle interventions. In her current integrative health practice, Dr. Ali is dedicated to helping her patients identify the underlying triggers of their chronic illness, and with a focus on lifestyle interventions, and assists them in replacing their unhealthy behaviors with positive ones — such as eating healthfully, being physically active, managing stress, avoiding risky substances, restorative sleep, and positive social relationships.
Dean and Fay B. Ireland Endowed Chair in Nursing, School of NursingUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
Dr. Maria Shirey, Dean and Professor at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Nursing holds the Fay B. Ireland Endowed Chair in Nursing and serves as Director of the school’s Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) Collaborating Centre for International Nursing. She is a member of the UAB Medicine Enterprise Board of Directors that governs the UAB Hospital and Health S…
Dr. Maria Shirey, Dean and Professor at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Nursing holds the Fay B. Ireland Endowed Chair in Nursing and serves as Director of the school’s Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) Collaborating Centre for International Nursing. She is a member of the UAB Medicine Enterprise Board of Directors that governs the UAB Hospital and Health System and is an executive leader in the award winning UAB Nursing Partnership between the UAB School of Nursing and UAB Hospital and Health System.
Assistant Dean, Graduate Programs, Clinical ProfessorFlorida State University College of Nursing
Dr. Kathleen Wilson, a dual-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC), bringing 40+ years of APRN experience in practice, education, research, consultation, and administration. She holds board certification in advanced diabetes management, training in obesity management, and Diplomate status with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She is Assistant Dean and Clinical Prof…
Dr. Kathleen Wilson, a dual-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC), bringing 40+ years of APRN experience in practice, education, research, consultation, and administration. She holds board certification in advanced diabetes management, training in obesity management, and Diplomate status with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She is Assistant Dean and Clinical Professor for Graduate Programs at Florida State University College of Nursing. She is a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP), a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academy of Practice (FNAP), and a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN).
Passionate about chronic disease management, Dr. Wilson emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention. A lifelong learner, she supports patients to achieve healthier lives.
Designed for doctoral nursing faculty leaders to collaborate, share insights, and drive the future of nursing education.
About Practice Leadership Network
Stay connected all year long by joining the Practice Leadership Network! PLN members benefit from year-round networking and opportunities to foster professional growth and development and participate in information sharing, communication, and discussion of key issues among fellow nursing faculty who administer faculty practice programs at AACN member institutions and those actively engaged in faculty practice. Program fees for PLN Network members are discounted.
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