Tracy Lynn Brewer
DNP, RNC-OB, CLC
COLLEGE OF NURSING & HEALTH
Wright State University
United States of America
Biography
Dr. Tracy Brewer is an Associate Professor and DNP Program Director, at Wright State University, College of Nursing & Health. She received her DNP in Educational Leadership from Case Western Reserve University, Masters of Nursing in Education from Drexel University, and BSN from Miami University. Her specialty practice is in all aspects of obstetrical, neonatal, and pediatric nursing. Education 2009 Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Doctorate Nursing Practice ~ Educational Leadership 2003 Drexel University Philadelphia, PA Masters of Science in Nursing ~Education track  Distinct Academic Honors 2001 Kaplan College Boca Raton, FL Diploma in Legal Nurse Consulting  High Honors 2001 Miami University Oxford, OH Bachelor of Science in Nursing  Magna Cum Laude 1992 Miami University Oxford, OH Associate Degree Applied Science in Nursing  Cum Laude Professional Experience 2009-present Wright State University Dayton, OH Associate Professor Program Director, Doctor of Nursing Practice 2009 Chamberlain College of Nursing St. Louis, MO Adjunct Nursing Faculty: RN to BSN 2008-2009 Galen College of Nursing Cincinnati, OH Nursing Instructor: Pediatrics 2005-2009 Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, OH Staff Nurse Pediatrics/Educational Specialist 2002-2005 The Christ Hospital School of Nursing Cincinnati, OH Nursing Instructor: Pediatrics/Obstetrics 2002-present Private ~ Legal Nurse Consultant Hamilton, OH Legal Nurse Consultant  Schachter & Hendy, P.S.C. Attorneys at Law  Santen & Hughes  Legal Nurse Consulting Services of Greater Cincinnati, LCC  Schochor, Federico and Staton, PA 2001-2003 The University Hospital Cincinnati, OH Staff Nurse Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 1997 –2001 Mercy Fairfield Hospital Fairfield, OH Staff Nurse Perinatal Unit
Research Interest
Dr. Brewer’s research interest(s) include understanding healthcare professionals’ and healthcare faculty beliefs, implementation, and organizational culture towards implementing best practices based on current evidence. Dr. Brewer teaches undergraduate obstetrics, RN to BSN quality improvment & outcomes, evidence-based practice & research, and pathophysiology.
Publications
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Brewer, T.L. (2012). Pediatric nurses’ knowledge and attitudes regarding the provision of breastfeeding support in a pediatric medical center. Clinical Lactation, 3(2), 64-68.
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Brewer, T.L. & Collins, M. (2013). A review of clinical manifestations in adolescent and young adult’s after use of synthetic cannabinoids. Journal for Specialist in Pediatric Nursing, (in press).
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Ulrich, D. L., Brewer, T. L., Steele-Johnson, D., Peyton, E. J., Juvina, I., & Hammond, C. (under review). Team-based learning effects on standardized test scores and student reactions. Submitted to Journal on Excellence in College Teaching. (Submitted 30 July 2014)
