Amanda Bridges, DNP, ACNP-BC
Assistant Professor/Clinical
Dr. Bridges is an experienced acute care nurse practitioner with a strong clinical background in cardiac thoracic surgery, interventional cardiology, and emergency medicine. Her experience also includes successfully developing a process to improve advanced care planning at an internal medical practice with resultant publication of this quality improvement project as a DNP exemplar. She is interested in implementing creative teaching strategies and adding computer innovation to the graduate nursing classroom.
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Professional Background
Education
- 2020 - Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - The George Washington University, Washington DC
- 1998 - Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
- 1996 - Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro TN
Highlights
Certifications and Licensures
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (TX)
- Registered Nurse (RN) (TX)
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (MD)
- Registered Nurse (MD)
- DEA license
Honors And Awards
- 2020 Dean Pam Jefferies Innovation in Health Care Award. DNP Project: Using Five Wishes to Improve Advanced Care Planning at a Maryland Primary Care Practice
Appointments
- 2020 - Present - Assistant Professor/Clinical - UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
- 2018 - Affiliate Professor - Georgetown University, School of Nursing
- 2016 - Nurse Practitioner - Comprehensive Primary Care, Bethesda MD
- 2014 - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Department, Suburban Hospital, Bethesda MD
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- Instruction & Training
- Service
- Publications