
Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMC
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About me
Full Professor w/Tenure
Education

University of Nigeria, Nsukka
1984 - 1994BSc (Microbiology), PGDE (Education), MSc (Medical Microbiology) Medical Microbiology, Epidemiology, Immunology and Bacteriology,Activities and Societies: Vice President, Nigerian Microbiology Students Association, UNN, Nsukka Campus (1981). Treasurer, Nigerian Microbiology Students Association, UNN, Nsukka Campus (1983)

University of Maryland
2001 - 2003BSN (Nursing); MS (Nursing Informatics) Nursing; InformaticsActivities and Societies: NLN, HIMSS, Sigma Theta Tau International, Beta Chapter, AHA, ADA, PCNA, NAPW

Trident University International
2006 - 2010Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Health Sciences with Specialization in International Health Education
Experience

Howard University
Aug 2009 - May 2013Instructor
Howard University
Aug 2013 - nowTaught DNP Health Informatics (703), Graduate Research Theory and Practice (502)Health Assessment, Nursing Leadership, Nursing Research Large Database/Population Base Research
Full Professor w/Tenure
Aug 2024 - nowTenured Associate Professor
Aug 2018 - Aug 2024Assistant Professor
Aug 2013 - Aug 2018
Licenses & Certifications

CITI IRB Research Cert
IRBDec 2018
IHI Competency Cert
Dec 2012
Advanced Blackboard Cert
Dec 2011
Distance Learning Cert
Jun 2011
Active ANCC Med/Surg Cert
Dec 2010
Active DC and MD RN Licenses
Aug 2000
HIPAA Competency
Howard UniversitySept 2021
Health Sciences Corporate Cert
The HSC Health Care SystemDec 2012
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMCAlum Recognition Trident University Mar 2017
- Awarded to Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMCGHUCCTS Diversity Scholar George Town - Howard University Clinical Translational Research Feb 2017
- Awarded to Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMCNIH Diversity Award NIH CTSA (2016-2019) Jul 2016 Overcoming challenges in health information technology to enhance research in underserved populations
- Awarded to Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMCIncrease Diversity in Cardiovascular Health-Related Research, PRIDE Award (July 2016 - July, 2017) NIH_SUNY Mar 2016
- Awarded to Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMCReviewer: Nurse Educator Today Journal NET, Elsevier Journal Feb 2016
- Awarded to Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMCPanelist HU Online: Teaching with Technology Conference Howard University Jan 2016
- Awarded to Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMCNIH_UCLA Summer mHealth Institute Scholar, Awarded UCLA Jun 2015
- Awarded to Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMCAcademic and Health Affairs Committee, Elected Faculty Senate May 2015
- Awarded to Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMCAdvanced Summer Faculty Research Fellowship, Awarded Howard University Apr 2015
Volunteer Experience
Community Advocate & 2013 Team Captain, Greater Washington Heart Walk
Issued by American Heart Association | American Stroke Association on Jan 2010
Associated with Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMCInternational Health Consultant
Issued by Healthy Living And Women Empowerment Initiative, Lagos, Nigeria on Jun 2013
Associated with Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMCExecutive Advisory Board
Issued by NIH DC Cardiovascular Health and Obesity Collaborative on Jan 2013
Associated with Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMCConsultant and Project Evaluator
Issued by African Women's Cancer Awareness Association on Jun 2020
Associated with Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMCExecutive Advisory Board
Issued by Prince George's County Public Schools on Jun 2016
Associated with Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMCMiddle School Science Fair Judge
Issued by Howard University on Jan 2013
Associated with Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMC
Languages
- igIgbo
- enEnglish
- frFrench, middle (ca.1400-1600)
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