Nurse Talks Empowerment Series: Health Inequalities in the LGBTQ+ Population
Total Credits: 1.0 Contact Hours
- Average Rating:
- 3
- Categories:
- Nurse Talks
- Speakers:
- Dr. Damon B. Cottrell, Ph.D., DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CCNS, ACNS-BC | Stephanie C. Evans, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC
- Duration:
- 49 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- License:
- Access for 24 month(s) after purchase.
Description
We discuss the complex issue of health inequalities faced by the LGBTQ+ community, a group that continues to experience significant disparities in healthcare access, quality, and outcomes. This session aims to equip nurses and healthcare professionals with a deeper understanding of the unique health challenges and barriers that LGBTQ+ individuals encounter. Participants will learn about the root causes of these inequalities and explore practical, evidence-based strategies to improve healthcare delivery for LGBTQ+ patients. By fostering a more inclusive and knowledgeable healthcare environment, this talk will empower participants to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals, promoting equity and compassion in care practices.
Speaker
Dr. Damon B. Cottrell, Ph.D., DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CCNS, ACNS-BC Related Seminars and Products
Associate Dean and Associate Professor
Dr. Cottrell is Associate Dean and Associate Professor at Texas Woman's University (TWU) in Denton, Texas. He graduated from the Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in San Antonio with a diploma in nursing and achieved a bachelor's and master's degree in Nursing from TWU. He holds a Post-Masters Certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Indiana State University and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Robert Morris University. Dr. Cottrell holds a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Texas at Tyler. Dr. Cottrell's experience spans over three decades and includes practice as a registered nurse and advanced practice registered nurse within emergency, acute, and primary care settings. His experience extends to a myriad of roles including staff nurse, clinical coordinator, supervisor, clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner, and director, along with his academic appointments. Dr. Cottrell holds certification and licensure as an adult acute and critical care clinical nurse specialist and as a family nurse practitioner. He is a past chair of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Certification Corporation. Dr. Cottrell has published multiple articles and presented at the local, regional and national levels about various topics in clinical practice.
Stephanie C. Evans, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC Related Seminars and Products
Assistant Professor
Texas Woman's University
Dr. Evans is an assistant professor at Texas Woman’s University (TWU) on the Dallas Campus. She is a bachelor of nursing graduate of Texas Christian University Harris College of Nursing program. She holds a master’s degree in child and adolescent health nursing from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio and is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner in primary care. Dr. Evans completed her PhD in nursing education from The University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado.
Her clinical areas begin in the neonatal intensive care and pediatric transitional care areas after completing her BSN, before accepting a commission in the United States Air Force. Dr. Evans spent five years as an active-duty captain in the USAF Nurse Corps, serving during Operation Enduring Freedom. During her USAF time, she expanded clinically and worked in women’s and children’s services while meeting the clinical requirements for a nurse on active military duty. Upon completing her USAF service, she began teaching nursing in an undergraduate nursing program while also working as a primary care pediatric nurse practitioner. She has been a full-time nursing faculty since 2004 as well as working as a pediatric nurse practitioner since 2005. Dr. Evans has taught across all levels of nursing, from undergraduate to doctoral nursing, with an emphasis on leadership, management, ethics, and pediatric nursing.
Dr. Evans holds an advanced practice license and is certified with the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. She is actively involved with the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, emphasizing work on the Developmental, Behavioral, and Mental Health interest group and recently was appointed to the Youth Suicide Task Force for NAPNAP. Dr. Evans has published articles, book chapters, editor for clinical guides and books, and has presented at local, regional, state, national and international levels on various topics to include her research.