Joyce McCullers Varner RN, MSN, GNP-C, GCNS
Clinical Associate Professor
Adult Health Nursing Department

Education:
DNP University of South Alabama, 2007
MSN University of South Alabama, 2000
BSN Auburn University Montgomery, 1999
ADN George Wallace Community College Selma, 1994

Research and Areas of Interest:
Gerontology
Retention of Nursing Personnel in Long-Term Care
Aging RNs in the State of Alabama
Dementia Care Issues
Palliative Care and Elders
Advance Practice Issues

Courses Taught:
Adult-Geron Nurse Practitioner didactic and clinical courses
Advanced Nursing Roles and Issues
Residency in Systems Change I
RN-BSN Practicum

Affiliations:
Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA)
American College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP)
National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA)
American Geriatrics Society (AGS)
Southern Gerontological Society (SGS)
Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI)
Alabama State Nurses Association
National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty (NONPF)

Other Activities:
Mentoring future nurse practitioners
Professional organizational involvement