School of Nursing Faculty
Danita R. Potter, Ph.D, MSN, RN
Interim Associate Dean
Email address: potterd@gram.edu
Phone # (318) 274-2632
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Grambling State University
Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Educator, Alcorn State University
Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Nursing, Family Nursing & Research, Hampton University
Certificate, Academy of Teaching Excellence, University of LA Monroe
Academic Appointment(s)
NUR 501, Advanced Nursing Theory
NUR 403, Seminar Level 4
NUR 305, Seminar-Level 3
NUR 590, Thesis
NUR 314/314K Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
Research interests
African American Family Health; Teenage Mothers’ Perceptions; Nurse Caring Behaviors; HIV in African Americans; Stigma of Mental Health Dx/Issues in African American Families; Use of Games in Teaching & Learning
Professional Organizations:
American Nurses Association
Golden Key International Honor Society
GSUNAA Professional Organization of Nurses (GSU PON), President
National Black Nurses Association
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society
