Nancy E Edwards PhD, ANP-BC, FAANP
Dr. Nancy Edwards is a Professor, Interim Head of Purdue School of Nursing and Director of the Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program.. Recognized nationally and internationally for expertise in geriatrics, dementia, and teaching innovations, she has published 35 articles on aging. She has conducted and translated research on non-pharmacologic interventions, specifically animal-assisted therapy, robotic pets, and exercise regimens with individuals with dementia. Through innovative curricular design, Dr. Edwards integrated interprofessional gerontology, systems engineering, quality improvement and mental health into NP programs. She has received over 9 million dollars for Advanced Practice program development and student scholarships.