Sylvia Waweru-Smith, PhD, RN, FNP-BC

Assistant Professor

Adult Health Nursing

Education

Martin, C. , Buckner, E.B. , Shackleford, L., et al. (2014). Challenges in nursing workforce transitions: A toolkit from STTI Region 8 Membership Ambassadors. Presented to the Region 8 STTI Conference: Excellence in Nursing: Education, Practice, & Service: Transform & Thrive in Healthcare Today. October 30-November 1, 2014, Murfreesboro, TN. [Contributor]
Marass, A., Waweru, S., & Buckner, E.B. (2013). Perspectives worth sharing: Camps for children with HIV. CompassPoint: Association of Camp Nursing, 23(4), 14-17.
Buckner, E., & Waweru, S. (2007). International research ethics for undergraduates: A case example of responsible conduct of research. The National Council for Undergraduate Research Proceedings.
Waweru, S.M., Reynolds, A., & Buckner, E.B (2008). Perceptions of Children with HIV/AIDS from the USA and Kenya: Self-concept and emotional indicators. Pediatric Nursing, 34(2), 117-124.
Waweru, S. (2007). Perceptions of children in two comparison populations: Self-concept and emotional indicators. The National Council for Undergraduate Research Proceedings.

Alabama Academy of Science Travel Award, 2018
National League of Nursing Foundation Nursing Education Award, 2017
Sigma Theta Tau International Edith Anderson Leadership Education Grant, 2017
Sigma Theta Tau International Pillar of Nursing Leadership Award, 2007
Roy Adaptation Association National Senior Scholar Paper Award, 2007
Nomination for the Sigma Theta Tau Rising Star Award, 2006
Alumni Chapter of the University of Alabama at Birmingham National Alumni Society BSN Award for Student Excellence, 2006
Global Health Grant from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Framework Program for Global Health, 2006
William Groce Endowed Nursing Scholarship, 2006
Phi Theta Kappa Honors, 2005
Nomination for the Academic Excellence Award for International Students, 2005
Golden Key International Honors, 2004
Academic Honors 鈥� Deans and Presidents List, 2002-2005