Dr. Toi Durham
Dr. Toi Durham
Director, Bachelor of Science in NursingNatural SciencesBiography
My nursing journey began almost 30 years ago as a two-time graduate from a Community College with my License Vocational Nursing, shortly followed by my associate degree in nursing. I had wonderful professors and gained mentors in each of these achievements. I gravitated towards many areas in nursing, including Mental Health, Population Health, Public Health, Forensic Nursing, Travel Nursing, Infection control, Foreign Travel, Managed care, and Academia. During this time, I truly learned the art of service and developed an innate desire to continue my education; pursing my master's degree with an emphasis in Nursing Leadership and Administration, and Nurse Educator which led to my career in academia. With a strong desire to serve and represent nursing in a greater capacity, I pursued my Doctoral degree. Nurses are of course life-long learners, over the years my passion for serving others, especially those that suffer with a mental illness diagnosis led me to pursue post certification a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner more recently.
Degrees Earned
- Capella University - DNP, 2019
- Capella, emphasis in Nursing Leadership and Administration, and Nurse Educator – MSN, 2015
- Post-Masters PMHNP Scholar, 2023
Courses Taught
NA – none at UHD as of yet, I am responsible for all but, I will be teaching:
NURS 4595 Professional Practice Capstone
NURS 3310 Health Care of Older Adults
Courses I have taught at other universities/schools:
Mental Health Nursing
Medical-Surgical nursing
Community Population Health
Transition to Practice
Research integration
Leadership for Quality, Safety, and Health Policy course
Experience Qualifications
Over 28 years of Nursing experience in various areas
Director/Coordinator of undergraduate Curriculum and Accreditation
SME Contractor for development and review of MSN Nursing Leader and Educator Program courses
Associate Professor/Adjunct Professor MSN Nurse Practitioner and BSN Nursing Programs Staff and Program Development
More Information
Quality Improvement related to Transitioning the Elderly Population to the Community-2019
PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Scholar 2023
Interest:
"Going beyond career development, but preparation of the student for a lifetime of learning and service in the community they live in" is a vison that builds character that is so vital for our society; I look forward to being a part of this plan.
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Presentations:
The Talk (Presented on Anxiety, resilience, and management of post-covid stress for students.
Presentation: Nursing Pinning Ceremony Guest Presenter
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Culture of Nursing Recognition
Patient Safety Initiative : Evidence-Based Change
Co-Chair for the Admissions and Progressions Committee for the School of Nursing
Co-Chair for the Curriculum Committee
Co-Chair- Policy development for Dosage Calculation Proficiency
Chair of the Faculty Development Committee
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing- ETA Phi Chapter
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing- Omega Gamma Chapter
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing -Omega Gamma Chapter-Officer 2021-2023
Chair- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Memberships/Professional Organizations:
American Association of College of Nursing
The American Psychiatric Nurses Association
American Nurses Association
Texas Nurses Association (TNA) Member
Texas Association of Deans and Directors of Professional Nursing Programs