Ann King Cashion
American nurse and academic
Ann King Cashion is an American nurse and academic known for her contributions to the field of nursing science and genomics. She has held prominent positions in nursing research and has been influential in advancing the understanding of the genetic and environmental factors that affect health outcomes.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Ann King Cashion was born in the United States. She pursued her initial nursing education at the University of Tennessee, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Cashion completed her Ph.D. in Nursing Science at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she focused on the integration of genomics into nursing practice.
Career[edit | edit source]
Cashion began her career as a clinical nurse, working in various healthcare settings. Her interest in research led her to pursue a career in academia and research. She joined the faculty at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, where she taught and conducted research in nursing science.
In 2013, Cashion was appointed as the Acting Director of the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Her leadership at NINR was marked by a focus on integrating genomic science into nursing research and practice. She emphasized the importance of understanding the genetic and environmental determinants of health to improve patient care and outcomes.
Research and Contributions[edit | edit source]
Cashion's research has primarily focused on the role of genomics in health and disease. She has been involved in studies that explore how genetic variations influence the body's response to illness and treatment. Her work has contributed to the development of personalized medicine approaches in nursing, where care is tailored to the genetic makeup of individual patients.
Cashion has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and has been a speaker at national and international conferences. Her research has been instrumental in highlighting the importance of genomics in nursing education and practice.
Awards and Honors[edit | edit source]
Throughout her career, Ann King Cashion has received several awards and honors for her contributions to nursing science and research. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and has been recognized for her leadership in integrating genomics into nursing.
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