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"It is only through the use of culturally relevant theoretical frameworks to structure research, that valid conclusions regarding health and illness behaviors, activities and practices can be derived."

Research Faculty

DONNA Z. SHAMBLEY-EBRON, PHD, RN

Assistant Professor

College of Nursing University of Cincinnati
PO Box 210038, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0038
Phone: 513/558-5248
Fax: 513/558-2142
Donna.Shambley-Ebron@UC.Edu

EDUCATION

1974, BSN, Nursing, Capital University
1993,MSN, Community Health Nursing/ Education, Valdosta State University
2003, PhD, Nursing with distinction, The Medical College of Georgia

BACKGROUND

Dr. Shambley-Ebron practiced community health nursing in a variety of settings prior to beginning her academic career. Her clinical background has focused on providing direct nursing care to groups of people considered vulnerable and at high risk for health problems, especially women and children. Dr. Shambley-Ebron has practiced nursing care across the United States with various ethnic and cultural groups in both rural and urban communities. While teaching at Valdosta State University in Southern Georgia, she participated as a leader in an innovative community collaboration with Head Start, to provide health care to children and families at risk. Her current research emphasis lies in eliminating disparities in health, and elevating health and wellness in vulnerable populations.

TEACHING

Dr. Shambley-Ebron has been nominated by students for Who's Who among American Teachers in multiple years. She is known for her expertise in Transcultural Nursing, and has taught courses in transcultural nursing, women's health, and community health nursing with a focus on women's and children's health. She has also taught graduate level courses in Nursing theory and Health Policy and Issues.

RESEARCH

Dr. Shambley-Ebron's research focus has been exploring the cultural health beliefs and practices of African American mothers living with HIV/AIDS. She has presented her work on African American women and HIV at regional and international conferences.

Her current work focuses on using community action research to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a culturally appropriate intervention for young African American girls that will promote healthy life choices and decisions.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Southern Nursing Research Society
Transcultural Nursing Society
Sigma Theta Tau, Beta Iota Chapter
American Nurses’ Association/Ohio Nurses Association

HONORS & AWARDS

Vickie A. & Clinton E. Lambert Scholarship Award, 2004, Medical College of Georgia
1st Place Gra duate Student Poster Award, 2004, Southern Nursing Research Society
Gloria Smith, RN/ American Nurses Foundation Scholar, 2002
Dr. & Mrs. David Jerram Scholar, 2002-03, Medical College of Georgia
Faculty & Spouse Club Award, 2002-03, Medical College of Georgia
Who’s Who Among American Teachers, 2000, 2002, 2004
Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges & Universities, 1989, 2000, 2001
Sigma Theta Tau, International Nursing Honor Society

CURRICULUM VITAE (Word file)