Star Mitchell
Associate Dean
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Nursing
Department of Prelicensure Nursing
- STMITCHELL@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-0422
- EC 5426
Education
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Ph.D., Nursing
University of North Carolina -, 2016
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MSN, Nursing
East Carolina University, 1979
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BSN, Nursing - Registered Nurse Tra
Florida State University, 1975
Certifications
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Registered Nurse
South Carolina Board of Nursing, 2023
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Critical Care-CCRN
American Association of Critical Care Nurses, 2010
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Basic Life Support
American Heart Association, 2023
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Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
National League for Nursing, 2010
Awards & Honors
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Faculty Excellence Award for Outstanding Teaching
College of Health Professional, Texas State University, 2020
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Doctoral Travel Award
School of Nursing, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2015
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Doctoral Travel Award
School of Nursing, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2014
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Jane Winningham Smith Endowed Doctoral Scholarship in Cardiovascular Nursing
School of Nursing, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2013
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Jane Winningham Smith Endowed Doctoral Scholarship in Cardiovascular Nursing
School of Nursing, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2012
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
Dr. Mitchell has extensive experience teaching nursing care of critically ill patients, nursing theory, and research that supports evidence-based nursing practice. In addition, she has taught graduate level courses on teaching strategies in nursing education and supervised graduate level scholarship.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Social determinants of smoking in women from low-income rural backgrounds: Findings from a photovoice study. , 2021
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Social factors related to smoking among rural, low-income women: Findings from a systematic review., 2016
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Dr. Mitchell's research interests focus on health care needs of under served populations and social determinants of health. Much of her work implements the arts-based qualitative method of "photovoice." Her publications and presentations include study findings related to smoking in rural low income women, social determinants of smoking, and Texas School Nurse screening for Type 2 Diabetes in school aged children. She has received internal funding related to Type 2 Diabetes screening in Texas school aged children, and developing mobile access to health care in rural Texas.
Clinically, Dr. Mitchell has been certified as a critical care nurse and practiced in adult critical care environments with emphasis on cardiovascular surgery, trauma, and organ transplant.
College Service
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Academic Leadership
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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CON Dean's Honor in Nursing
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Outcomes Committee
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Promotion & Tenure Guidelines Revision
2024 - Present
Role: Other
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TAMS Implementation
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
University Service
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Academic Roadmap Refinement Project
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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COOP: Continuity of Operations Project
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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USG Records Management Project
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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ISC Governance Project
2024 - 2024
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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