Paula Tucker

Paula Tucker

DNP, FNP-BC, ENP-C, FAANP
Associate Clinical Professor, ENP Program Director

About

Dr. Paula Tucker is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and emergency nurse practitioner. Dr. Tucker began her academic career at the NHWSN in 2015 as a Clinical Instructor and is currently a Clinical Associate Professor.  She earned her BSN degree from Georgia Baptist College of Nurse at Mercer University, MSN degree from Emory University, DNP degree from Vanderbilt University and is expected to earn her PhD from Emory University in 2024. Dr. Tucker also completed a post-doctorate with the Atlanta VA Medical Center Quality Scholars Fellowship Program. Dr. Tucker is an advanced practice provider in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Grady Emergency Care Center. Dr. Tucker holds volunteer leadership positions in the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioner and American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Areas of Expertise

Emergency And Urgent Care
Quality Improvement
Implementation Science

Publications

Teaching

Research

Dr. Tucker’s research focus involves traumatic brain injury and implementation science in emergency care settings.

Awards

2023 - Nurses Educational Funds/Johnson & Johnson Health Equity Scholar

2020 - Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP)

2019 - High Five Teaching Award, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing

2003 - Piedmont Hospital Community Health Award