Mercy Popoola
Dean
American University of Health Sciences
USA
Biography
Dr. Mercy Popoola is currently a Dean of Nursing and has been in leadership role for over 25 years. She has also been an educator (traditional and online) and clinician for over 30 year. Her PhD in Nursing is from the University of Colorado Health Science Center Denver CO with a masters in nursing education Dr. Popoola’s career as a critical care, telemetry, obstetric, community, and holistic nurse has spanned over 30 years of nursing in the United States and abroad. Her professional experience include teaching in undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, in MBA programs, and in other health care programs; and working with various healthcare and HMO companies. Her research interest centers around the management of chronic health problems from a holistic and caring praxis perspective. The recipient of several grants and teaching-scholarship academic awards, Dr. Popoola is the author of four books, 25 academic journal publications, more than 50 professional presentations and workshops. She has develop over 10 academic and continued education programs and has been involved in the development and implementation of health care policy statements and nursing certifications program. As a health care consultant, Dr. Popoola has consulted with several local, national, and international organizations. She once served as a consultant for the Department of Area Aging Agency and various international schools of nursing.
Research Interest
Nursing Practice,Nursing System,Nursing Standards