Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMC

Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMC

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Full Professor w/Tenure

  • Education

    • University of Nigeria, Nsukka

      1984 - 1994
      BSc (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 - 2003
      BSN (Nursing); MS (Nursing Informatics) Nursing; Informatics

      Activities and Societies: NLN, HIMSS, Sigma Theta Tau International, Beta Chapter, AHA, ADA, PCNA, NAPW

    • Trident University International

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

    • Howard University

      Aug 2009 - May 2013
      Instructor
    • Howard University

      Aug 2013 - now

      Taught 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 - now
      • Tenured Associate Professor

        Aug 2018 - Aug 2024
      • Assistant Professor

        Aug 2013 - Aug 2018
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CITI IRB Research Cert

      IRB
      Dec 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 University
      Sept 2021
    • Health Sciences Corporate Cert

      The HSC Health Care System
      Dec 2012
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMC
      Alum Recognition Trident University Mar 2017
    • Awarded to Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMC
      GHUCCTS Diversity Scholar George Town - Howard University Clinical Translational Research Feb 2017
    • Awarded to Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMC
      NIH 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, FIMC
      Increase 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, FIMC
      Reviewer: Nurse Educator Today Journal NET, Elsevier Journal Feb 2016
    • Awarded to Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMC
      Panelist HU Online: Teaching with Technology Conference Howard University Jan 2016
    • Awarded to Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMC
      NIH_UCLA Summer mHealth Institute Scholar, Awarded UCLA Jun 2015
    • Awarded to Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMC
      Academic and Health Affairs Committee, Elected Faculty Senate May 2015
    • Awarded to Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMC
      Advanced 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
      American Heart Association | American Stroke AssociationAssociated with Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMC
    • International Health Consultant

      Issued by Healthy Living And Women Empowerment Initiative, Lagos, Nigeria on Jun 2013
      Healthy Living And Women Empowerment Initiative, Lagos, NigeriaAssociated with Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMC
    • Executive Advisory Board

      Issued by NIH DC Cardiovascular Health and Obesity Collaborative on Jan 2013
      NIH DC Cardiovascular Health and Obesity CollaborativeAssociated with Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMC
    • Consultant and Project Evaluator

      Issued by African Women's Cancer Awareness Association on Jun 2020
      African Women's Cancer Awareness AssociationAssociated with Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMC
    • Executive Advisory Board

      Issued by Prince George's County Public Schools on Jun 2016
      Prince George's County Public SchoolsAssociated with Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMC
    • Middle School Science Fair Judge

      Issued by Howard University on Jan 2013
      Howard UniversityAssociated with Priscilla Okunji, Ph.D, MS/Informatics, CRNP, FNP-BC, FIMC