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Andrea Gale Doctor, Ph.D., 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 Philosophy in Nursing, Magna Cum Laude, The Catholic University of America Master of Science in Nursing, Magna Cum Laude, Chamberlain University College of Nursing Bachelor of Science in 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
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Visits to Hospitals and College Campuses: Nurse and Faculty Preparedness
This research examines nurse and faculty preparedness for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) encounters within hospital and college campus environments, with a focus on knowledge, confidence, policy awareness, and preparedness. The research explores the impact of targeted education on preparing nurses and faculty to navigate complex situations involving institutional policies, professional responsibilities, and healthcare and academic environments.
Bridging the Gap: Implementing the R.E.A.L. Nurse Transition Model™ to Enhance Clinical Judgment and Workforce Readiness in Final-Semester Nursing Students
This research examines the implementation of the R.E.A.L. Nurse Transition Model™, developed by Dr. Doctor to address the gap between nursing education and professional practice. The study evaluates the model's impact on clinical judgment, confidence, workforce readiness, and preparation for transition into professional nursing practice among final-semester nursing students.
Additional research interests include artificial intelligence in nursing education, clinical judgment, transition to practice, innovative teaching strategies, patient safety, healthcare policy awareness, nursing workforce development, and clinical research.
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? Daily Nurse.
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. (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. (2026). Presenter, National Council of State Boards of Nursing 2026 NCLEX Virtual Conference. Doctor, A. (2025-2026). Item writer, National Council of the State Board of Nursing. Doctor, A.(2025). Reviewer of Jean Giddens Concepts for Nursing Practice, Fourth Edition. Doctor, A. (2024). Marking Yourself as a Top-Notch Nurse Virtual Conference.
