Virginia Strong, EdD, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CHSE
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner Program Coordinator
Biography
Virginia “Ginger” brings to »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË over 30 years of nursing experience and over 15 years of teaching experience. She has practiced as an RN in all levels of acuity and as a family nurse practitioner she focuses on the primary care setting. Ginger’s research focus is in area of simulation-based education, primarily the use of simulation in graduate level nursing courses and the effective use of pre-briefing techniques.
Education
- EdD Southern Connecticut State University, Doctor of Education in Nursing, 2022
- Post Master’s Certificate, Southern Connecticut State University, Family Nurse Practitioner, 2012
- MSN, University of Hartford, Master of Nursing, Nursing Education, 2007
- BSN, Central Connecticut State University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2003
- ADN, Salve Regina University, Associate of Science in Nursing, 1994
Interests
Personally, Ginger loves her family, her dog, and anything outdoors. She enjoys hiking, camping, but most of all gardening.
Awards
- Leadership Excellence Award (Nominee), Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL, 2024
- Outstanding Service Award (Nominee), Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL, 2024
- Faculty Excellence in Teaching (Nominee), Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL, 2024
- Inspiring Yale Award, Yale University, New Haven, CT, 2018