Saxon Chair for Rural Nursing Associate Professor
Education
Biography
Dr. Johnson joined the Capstone College of Nursing (CCN) faculty in 2005 and currently serves as the coordinator for the PhD program. As a committed nurse educator and researcher, Dr. Johnson earned both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from CCN. She completed her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Health Education and Health Promotion through a joint program at the University of Alabama and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
With a commitment to nurturing the next generation of nurses, Dr. Johnson teaches in both undergraduate and graduate programs while also serving on various dissertation committees. As the faculty sponsor for the CCN Research Society, she guides undergraduate students, promoting their exploration of nursing research and evidence-based practice.
Dr. Johnson has been recognized throughout her academic career for her teaching, scholarship, and community engagement. Additionally, Dr. Johnson is actively involved in professional service. She has served as a faculty senator and contributed to the University Provost Search Committee. Her leadership roles within professional organizations include serving as Treasurer of the Sigma Theta Tau Epsilon Omega Chapter, Director Member for the Alabama League of Nurses, and Secretary and Treasurer for the Rural Nurse Organization. She remains an active member of local, national, and international organizations that promote nursing education and rural health.
Dr. Johnson’s research concentrates on reducing health disparities in rural and underserved communities throughout Alabama. Her work tackles essential issues in public health, and she has published in fields such as childhood obesity prevention, cardiovascular health promotion, metabolic syndrome management, diabetes prevention and education, and innovative teaching techniques in nursing education.
Committed to bridging the gap between academia and community health, Dr. Johnson collaborates with local organizations to implement health initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for Alabama’s rural populations. Her community-engaged scholarship ensures that research findings translate into practical solutions for those in greatest need.