Brian Widmar PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM
Dr. Brian Widmar is an Associate Professor, Assistant Dean for Academics, and Director of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner track at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. An Acute Care Nurse Practitioner since 2005, he has a clinical background in cardiothoracic critical care, his expertise being in the care management of patients with advanced heart failure, cardiothoracic transplantation and mechanical circulatory support device therapy. His research interests and publications include patient and family-centered care and self-care education in cardiothoracic transplant and ventricular assist device patient populations.