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National Academies of Practice inducts Emory School of Nursing faculty members
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Corrine Abraham and Shawana Moore

Corrine Abraham and Shawana Moore are among the newest inductees into the National Academies of Practice.

Two faculty members of the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing have been inducted into the National Academies of Practice (NAP), a nonprofit organization advancing interprofessional health care education, scholarship, research, practice, and public policy.

Corrine Abraham, DNP, RN, FNAP, associate clinical professor, emeritus, has been inducted as a Distinguished Scholar and Fellow, a designation bestowed to individuals with significant and enduring contributions to practice through education and/or research.

Shawana Moore, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, PNAP, associate clinical professor and Doctor of Nursing Practice program director, has been inducted as a Professional Member, an honor given to health care professionals who take an interest in interdisciplinary health care issues and have five or more years of experience making contributions to their field.

Distinguished practitioners and scholars are elected to the National Academies of Practice by their peers to join one of NAP’s practice-specific academies as well as the interprofessional academy.

The academies within the National Academies of Practice include Allopathic and Osteopathic Medicine, Athletic Training, Audiology, Dentistry, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Podiatric Medicine, Psychology, Respiratory Care, Social Work, Speech-Language Pathology, and Veterinary Medicine. 

Abraham and Moore were selected to be part of the Nursing Academy. They were welcomed to the National Academies of Practice’s Class of 2023 during its recent awards and induction ceremony in Washington, D.C.


About the School of Nursing

As one of the nation's top nursing schools, the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University is committed to educating visionary nurse leaders and scholars. The school is home to the No. 1 master’s program, No. 2 BSN program, and No. 6 DNP program in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report, and third among all nursing schools in National Institutes of Health grant funding. The school offers undergraduate, master’s, doctoral and non-degree programs, bringing together cutting-edge resources, distinguished faculty, top clinical experiences, and access to leading health care partners to shape the future of nursing and impact the world's health and well-being. 


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