Alison Pittman, PhD, RN, CPN, CNE, CHSE, ANEF

Education

• PhD, Nursing The University of Texas at Tyler, 2017
• MSN The University of Texas at Austin, 1999
• BS, Nutritional Sciences Texas A&M University, 1995

Research Interests

• Pediatric obesity
• Health disparities in children and young adults
• Innovative teaching strategies in nursing and simulation
• Nursing student health
• Cultural awareness among nursing students and faculty
• Qualitative research in women's health

Awards & Honors

• Texas A&M Professorship for Undergraduate Teaching Excellence (UPUTE), 2024
• Certificate of Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing, Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 2018
• Texas A&M College of Nursing DAISY Award Nominee, 2012, 2017
• TOBGNE Excellence in Research Award 2013
• National League of Nursing - TAMHSC Faculty Ambassador, 2011-Present
• Faculty Advisor, Aggie Pediatric Nurses Association, 2016-Present
• Induction into Sigma Theta Tau, Phi Iota Chapter, 2012

Websites

• Scholars@TAMU Profile

Teaching Interests

• Pediatric nursing
• Community health nursing

Certifications & Training

• Texas Board of Nurses, Registered Nurse
• American Heart Association: Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• Certified Pediatric Nurse (Pediatric Nurse Certification Board)
• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)

Memberships

• National League for Nursing
• Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society