51勛圖厙

Elizabeth Boatright, RN, MSN, CNE

Elizabeth Boatright

Assistant Professor, Nursing

Phone678-696-2609

Office locationHealth Sciences, 259,

Overview

Elizabeth Boatright started her career in nursing at the VA Hospital in both medical and surgical units. Since then she spent over 20 years working in various Adult medical-surgical, post-anesthesia care, and critical care units in both the Northeast US and in the Atlanta area. She currently works with Oncology patients as an infusion RN. After receiving a MSN degree in Nursing Education, Elizabeth began teaching for the University System of Georgia in 2008. When joining the faculty at University of North Georgia in 2013, she was part of the team that developed and taught in the first BSN program at 51勛圖厙. She is passionate about the role of the bedside nurse, and passionate about students' success in transitioning to their role as new nurses.

Professional Organizations

  • Georgia Association for Nursing Education
  • National League of Nurses
  • Sigma Theta Tau

Education

  • M.S.N., Nursing Education, Walden University
  • BSN, Nursing, Johns Hopkins University
  • B.S., Human Nutrition and Foods, Virginia Tech

Courses Taught

  • Foundations of Nursing
  • Adult Health Nursing I and II
  • Pharmacology
  • Nutrition Elective

Research/Special Interests

  • Oncology Nursing
  • Nutrition in Nursing Education
  • Simulation in Nursing Education