Ashley E.

Barber, DNP, CPNP-PC, PMHS

520 Parliament Garden Way NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770)-773-5495
abarbe40@kennesaw.edu
OBJECTIVE
To impact student nursing education by working for Kennesaw State University, and by continually reviewing
research for the best teaching strategies surrounding nursing education to educate and prepare a new generation of
confident nurses.
SUMMARY
 Five-year work experience as a pediatric nurse practitioner in a rural private practice
 Two-semester teaching experience
 Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist (PMHS) certification
 Over 630 pediatric primary care clinical hours completed
 Over 40 pediatric specialty care clinical hours in cardiac, ENT, & gastroenterology clinics completed
 Two-year research study regarding quality improvement in adolescent depression screening within the
pediatric primary care setting
EDUCATION
Doctor of Nursing Practice December 2022
Univ. of South Alabama- Mobile, AL Specialty: Pediatrics
GPA 4.00
Post-Master’s in Nursing Education Anticipated July 2024
Kennesaw State University- Kennesaw, GA

Master of Science, Nursing

August 2018
Vanderbilt University- Nashville, TN
Specialty: Pediatrics
GPA 3.87

Bachelor of Science, Nursing July 2017

Kennesaw State University-Kennesaw, GA
Magna Cum Laude
GPA 3.72
LICENSURES
APRN, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse- State of Georgia Exp. January 2025
RN, Registered Nurse- State of Georgia Exp. January 2025
CERTIFICATIONS
CPNP-PC- Pediatric Nursing Certification Board Exp. February 2025
Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist (PMHS)- Exp. February 2025
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
BLS/Healthcare Provider- American Heart Association Exp. August 2025

WORK EXPERIENCE
Kennesaw State University, Limited Term Instructor of Nursing August 2023- Present
Cartersville Pediatric Associates, CPNP-PC November 2018- June 2023
Medical University of South Carolina Pediatric Nurse Internship July 2016
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite, PICU Tech October 2016- May 2017

TEACHING
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Kennesaw State University
Undergraduate program
NURS 4419- Leadership in Nursing Fall 2023
NURS 3209 Lab- Theoretical Basis for Holistic Nursing & Health Fall 2023
NURS 3309 Lab- Health Assessment Fall 2023
NURS 3313 Lab- Adult Health Nursing Fall 2023
NURS 3314 Didactic- Mental Health Nursing Spring 2024
NURS 3314 Clinical- Mental Health Nursing Spring 2024
NURS 3314 Simulation- Mental Health Nursing Spring 2024
NURS 3209 Lab-Theoretical Basis for Holistic Nursing & Health Spring 2024

INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE
Kennesaw State University
Bylaws Committee Member August 2023- Present
Undergraduate Admission, Progression, and Retention Committee Member August 2023- Present
Undergraduate Advisory Committee on Student Behavior Committee Member August 2023- Present
Daisy Award Task Force Committee Member August 2023- Present
 RESEARCH
DNP RESEARCH PROJECT
 540 Total Research Hours Completed
 The aim: Increase depression screening, identification, and management through implementing universal
depression screening by using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Modified for Adolescents (PHQ-9M)
 The method: Manual retrospective chart and coding reviews were completed for June and July 2021 and
June and July 2022 to compare and look at depression screening rates, correlation with depression
diagnosis, referral to mental health specialists, and follow-up care received.

WORKING MANUSCRIPTS
1
Barber, A. & Marass, A. (2022). Universal depression screening for pediatric adolescent patients at well
visits using the PHQ-9M within the pediatric primary care clinic.
WORKING ABSTRACTS
1
Reyes-Walsh, L.M. & Barber, A. (2024). Empowering nurses: Integrating self-care into pre-licensure curriculum.
2
Reyes-Walsh, L.M. & Barber, A. (2024). Nurturing nursing students: Integrating self-care critical thinking into
clinical practice education.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
1
Reyes-Walsh, L.M. (2024). Self-Care in Nursing Education: A Concept Analysis

OTHER RESEARCH CONTRIBUTIONS

Journal of Pediatric Health Care, Manuscript Review September 2023
Journal of Pediatric Health Care, Manuscript Review November 2023
Journal of Pediatric Health Care, Manuscript Review December 2023
Journal of Pediatric Health Care, Manuscript Review February 2024
Pediatric Quality & Safety, Manuscript Review March 2024

PRIOR PEDIATRIC CLINICAL HOURS

ADVANCED GRADUATE PRECEPTORSHIPS
Cartersville Pediatric Associates Spring 2018
Cartersville Pediatric Associates Summer 2018
DeKalb Pediatric Center Summer 2018
Vanderbilt University Medical Center- Cardiology Spring 2018
Vanderbilt University Medical Center- Ear, Nose, & Throat Spring 2018
Vanderbilt University Medical Center- Gastroenterology Spring 2018
CORE UNDERGRADUATE ROTATIONS
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta- Neurology Summer 2017
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta- Respiratory Fall 2016

ACADEMIC INVOLVEMENT
MEMBERSHIPS
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) Exp. July 2024
American Psychiatric Nurses Association Exp. February 2025
The National League for Nursing Exp. August 2024
HONORS
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
National Honor Society of Collegiate Scholar
Golden Key International Honor Society Scholar
ACTIVITIES
The REACH Institute: Fall 2022
“Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care Program”
KYSS Online Mental Health Fellowship Spring 2023
Work Mentorship for New Onboarding Faculty Fall 2023
New Faculty Onboarding Series Fall 2023
AACN Essentials: Domain Team 10 Fall 2023
Bethesda Clinic Volunteer Fall 2023
Work Peer Review for Health Assessment Fall 2023
Work Peer Review for Adult Health Nursing Fall 2023
Work Peer Review for Mental Health Nursing Fall 2023
Work Peer Review for Mental Health Nursing Clinical Fall 2023
Work Peer Review for Multi-Patient Simulation Fall 2023
CETL: “Using Discussions Effectively in Online Courses” Fall 2023
CETL: “Using Rubrics for Grading” Fall 2023
Work Mentorship for New Onboarding Faculty Spring 2024
New Faculty Onboarding Series Spring 2024
AACN Essentials: Domain Team 10 Spring 2024
Student Mentorship Group for Pre-Licensure Nursing Students Spring 2024
Certified Nurse Educator Professional Learning Community Spring 2024
Guest Lecture for Department of Social Work Spring 2024
GANE Conference Attendance Spring 2024
Faculty Development: “Connecting Clinical to Classroom” Spring 2024
CETL Book Chat: “Norton Guide to Equity Minded Teaching” Spring 2024
Faculty Development: “Course Coordinator Learning Community” Spring 2024
Work Peer Review for Pharmacology Spring 2024
American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine Webinar: “Opioid Spring 2024
Use Disorder in Youth”
2024 Nursing Science Symposium Conference Attendance Spring 2024