Andrea Doctor, Ph.D.

Dr. Andrea Gale Doctor is an accomplished nursing educator, researcher, and leader, serving as a fellow of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing and a Commissioner for the National League for Nursing, with expertise in nursing education, accreditation, and healthcare program development.

Experience

Education

Doctor of Philosophyin Nursing, Magna Cum Laude, The Catholic University of America 
Master of Science in Nursing, Magna Cum Laude, Chamberlain University College of Nursing 
Bachelor of Sciencein Nursing, Magna Cum Laude, Chamberlain University College of
Nursing 
Associate Degree in Nursing, University of District of Columbia 
Licensed Practical Nurse, Florida Community College of Jacksonville 

Roles

Fellow, Organization of Associate Degree Nursing (OADN), 2024 
Commissioner, National League for Nursing (NLN) CENA Board, 2021-24 
Site Evaluator, National League for Nursing NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation, 2020-Present 
Co-Author, Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Allied Health Program at the University of the District of Columbia Community College (UDC-CC): An analytical case study. 
Star Nurse Finalist, Washington Post 
Recognition for contributions in nursing during the 200th birthday anniversary of Florence Nightingale, 2020 

Courses Taught

Complex Concepts of Adult Nursing (ADN) 
Nursing Informatics (BSN) 
First-Year Seminar 
Introduction to Pharmacology (ADN) 
Medication Administration and Pharmacology 1 (ADN) 

Expertise

Clinical Practicum Coordinator 

Research Focus / Works in Progress

Clinical research coordination for cardiac medication trials; management of clinical trials; patient care within research contexts; and compliance with study protocols 

Leadership

Fellow for Excellence in Leadership and Excellence in Teaching, Organization of Associate Degree Nursing, 2024 

Impact

Selected Publications

Doctor, A. (2024). The alarming trend of seasoned nurses being laid off: Profits over patient care? Minority Nurse. https://minoritynurse.com/alarming-trend-of-seasoned-nurses-being-laid-off-profits-over-patient-care/. 

Akpuaka, S. O., Doctor, A., Carter, S., Olaniyi, M., Downs, D., Taylor, L., Rahman, A., Almala, A., Ahmad, S. B., Hamilton, M., & Hacker, W. (2022). Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on allied health programs at the University of the District of Columbia Community College (UDC-CC): An analytical case study. MedCrave Online Journal of Public Health, 11(3), 187-191. https://doi.org/10.15406/mojph.2022.11.00398 

Doctor, A. (2018). Microaggressions in the nursing classroom environment. Minority Nurse. https://minoritynurse.com/microaggressions-in-the-nursing-classroom-environment/ 

Selected Presentations

Doctor, A. (2024). Marking yourself as a top-notch nurse: Strategies for professional success. Nursing Education & Healthcare Conference. 

Doctor, A. (2024). What nurses need to know about sex trafficking and sexual assault. Capital Regional Medical Center Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Conference. 

Doctor, A. (2023). History of HBCU nursing programs in America. The National League for Nursing Leadership Summit, Washington, D.C. 

Doctor, A. (2020). Microaggression in the nursing classroom environment. The Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) Convention: The Power of Nursing Education to Move Beyond 2020. 

Recognitions

Nurse of the Year, Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Center, 2020 

Invited Participations

Doctor, A. (2024). Marking Yourself as a Top-Notch Nurse Virtual Conference. 
Doctor, A.(2025). Reviewer of Jean Giddens Concepts for Nursing Practice, Fourth Edition.