Dr. Afua Arhin

Improving outcomes in African Americans as it relates to health and learning

Learning Styles of Generation Y Students

Publications

Arhin, A. (2019). Knowledge Deficit of Sickle Cell Trait Status: Can Nurses help? Critical Care Nursing Quarterly/Wolters Klower, 42(2), 198-201

Cannon, S., Arhin, A., Hodges, S. (2016). Evaluating a Holistic and Collaborative Practice Model of Military Health: Client's Perspectives (vol.  2: 007, pp. 5). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Integrative  Medicine.

Arhin, A. O. (2017). In Audwin Fletcher (Ed.), A New Day in Nursing (1st ed., vol. 10, pp. 12). Lisle, IL: Tuker Publications. abnf.net    

Arhin, A. Racial disparity in clinical research:  Is single subject design a solution? (Reprint 2016)Tucker Publications, 9, 11-13. tuckerpub.com/jtct.htm  

Arhin, A., Gallop, K., Mann, J. C., Cannon, S., Tran, K., Wang, M.-C. (2016). Acupuncture as a Treatment Option in Treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder-Related Tinnitus in War Veterans: A Case Presentation. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 34(1), 56-63.  

Arhin, A. & Jones, K. (2013). A multidiscipline exploration of college students' perceptions of academic dishonesty: Are nursing students different from other college students. Nurse Education Today/ Elsevier, 29(7), 4. www.nurseeducationtoday.com/    

Arhin, A. (2009). A pilot study of nursing student's perceptions of academic dishonesty. Tucker Publications, 20, 17-21. tuckerpub.com/abnf.htm 

Arhin, A. (2008). Development of a prompting method to promote adolescent mother/ infant interactions using bug-in-the-ear feedback. Dove Press, 21-26. http://www.doveprescom/journal-of-multidisiplinary-healthcare-journal  

Arhin, A. & Cormier, E. (2007). Using deconstruction in educating Generation Y nursing students. Journal of Nursing Education, 46(12), 6. www.journalofnursingeducation.com  

Arhin, A. & Cormier E (2007). Factors influencing decision-making regarding contraception and pregnancy among nursing students. Nurse Education Today/ Elsevier (10), 37-45. www.nurseeducationtoday.com/    

Arhin, A. (2004). Behavior analytic perspective of racial prejudice in children. In J.L. Chin (Ed.), The Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination. CT: Praeger Press.  

Arhin, A., & Johnson-Mallard, V. (2003). Encouraging alternative forms of self-expression in the generation y student: A strategy for effective learning in the classroom. ABNFJournal,14(6), 121-122.  

Scholarly Activities        

Cannon, S. (Presenter & Author), Arhin, A. (Presenter & Author), Interprofessional Education: Preparing the Future Nursing Health Professional, "Establishing an Interprofessional Behavioral Institute," ABNF, New York, NY. (June 12, 2015). 

Arhin, A. O. (Presenter & Author), NSU NIH BRAD Seminar, "Interprofessional Collaboration in Higher Education: Teaching, Service and Research," Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA. (April 21, 2015). ·          

Arhin, A. O. (Author Only), Cannon, S. (Presenter & Author), Interprofessional Healthcare Summit, "The Collaborative Institute for Interprofessional Education & Practice," Savannah, Georgia. (April 10, 2015).   

 Cannon, S. (Presenter & Author), Arhin, A. (Other), Ross, K. (Presenter Only), Burns, M. H. (Other), Wang, M.-C. (Other), Tran, K. (Other), 3rd Annual Cone Health Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Symposium, "A Collaborative Interprofessional Education & Practice Model of Military Health," AHEC Greensboro, Greensboro, NC. (October 3, 2014).          

Wang, M.-C., Nyutu, P., Hua-Burns, M., Barosa, A., Arhin, A., Cannon, S., Tran, K., Spears, A., APA Annual Convention, "Alternative Treatment Model for Military Behavioral Health: Interprofessional," Washington DC. (August 2014).          

Arhin, A. (Presenter & Author), Cannon, S. (Presenter & Author), 26th Annual ABNF Scientific Conference and Meeting, "Establishing a multidisciplinary Behavioral Center," ABNF, Los Angeles, California. (June 17, 2013). 

Arhin, A. (Presenter & Author), Cannon, S. (Presenter & Author), "Leadership in Nursing: Managing the Future of Professional Engagement", "Establishing a Behavorial Institute for Interprofessional Education & Practice," Association of Black Nursing Faculty, Los Angeles, California. (June 12, 2013). 

Arhin, A., Health Care Teaching Academy, "Cultural/Generational/Pychosocial Considerations of Healthcare," Southern Regional AHEC, Fayetteville. (June 22, 2012).        

Arhin, A., National Strategy: Building Environments for Student Success, "Actively Participating in Nursing Self Studies," National Strategy Alliance, Winston Salem, North Carolina. (June 15, 2012).     

Arhin, A., Student Research Conference, "Tips for Succeeding in Graduate School -Lessons Learned," FSU Graduate School, Fayetteville. (April 14, 2012).     

Arhin, A., Faces of a Healthy Future: National Conference to end Healthy Disparities II, "On the move to prevent breast cancer: A GSU project.," Center of Excellence for the Elimination of Health Disparities, Winston Salem. (November 2009).    

Arhin, A., Norfolk State University Faculty Development Program, "Understanding Students Perceptions of Academic Dishonesty," Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA. (May 2009).  

Arhin, A., 24th Annual McKnight Fellows Meeting, "Linkages between healthcare, research, academia and practice," Florida Education Fund, Tampa, FL. (October 2008).        

Arhin, A., The 14th International Interdisciplinary Conference: Qualitative Health Research, "Canada," University of Alberta, Alberta. (October 2008).     

Arhin, A., 21st Annual ABNF Meeting and Scientific Conference, "Students' perceptions of Academic Dishonesty: A Generation Y Perspective," ABNF, Montreal, Canada. (June 2008).    

Arhin, A., Leadership Institute, "Building Environments for NCLEX Success," Center of Excellence for  the Elimination of Health Disparities, Winston Salem. (June 2008).        

Arhin, A., Norfolk State University Faculty Development, "Educating the Generation Y student," Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA. (May 2007).  

Awards

Florida Nurse's Foundation Research Award, Florida Nurses' Association. (September 2004).  

Imogene King and Undine Sam's Research Award, Florida Nurses' Association. (September 2004). 

Grants

Arhin, A., "Veterans in the Community Project," Sponsored by HRSA, Federal, $1,465,186.00. (June 1, 2019 - June 30, 2022).  

Arhin, A. (Principal), M. W. (Co-Principal), "Establishing a pipeline program for nurses in Cumberland County and its surrounding counties," Sponsored by Cape Fear Valley, Local, $133,500.00. (September 1, 2017 - December 5, 2019).

Cannon, S., Arhin, A., "Integrating an Interprofessional Education & Practice Design in an Accelerated Diversity Focused Program," Sponsored by BCBS, Other, $20,000.00. (January 2015 - Present).

Arhin, A. O. (Principal), "Transitioning Fayeteville Associate Degree Nurses to a BSN," Sponsored by ONS, Federal, $40,000.00. (July 1, 2014 - July 1, 2015).  

Arhin, A., "Establishing a Multidisciplinary Center that focuses on Biopsychosocial health of mulitary families," Sponsored by HRSA, Federal, $1,500,000.00. (September 1, 2012 - June 30, 2015).  

Arhin, A., "Rise Above the Influence: Using Social Media to Prevent Drug Abuse," Sponsored by SAMHSA, Federal, $85,000.00. (July 30, 2011 - August 30, 2012).

Arhin, A. (Principal), "Clinical Site Development," Sponsored by Southern Regional AHEC, State, $5,000.00. (July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012).  

Arhin, A., "Expanding and strengthening the MSN program at Grambling State University," Sponsored by US DOE, Federal, $500,000.00. (October 2009 - August 2010).  

Arhin, A., "Using technology to enhance undergraduate nursing education," Sponsored by US DOE, Federal, $1,000,000.00. (October 2007 - August 2010).  

Arhin, A., "Women on the move to prevent breast cancer: A mobile clinic project," Sponsored by Susan G. Komen Grants, Private, $36,000.00. (January 2009 - January 2010).  

Arhin, A., "Keeping African Americans in North East Louisiana healthy," Sponsored by Learn and Serve America Higher Education, Federal, $24,000.00. (2006 - 2009).  

Arhin, A., "Graduation rates of African American students - Is pregnancy a factor?," Sponsored by Sigma Theta Tau Small Grants, Private, $5,000.00. (2005 - 2006).      

Professional Experiences

Accreditation Reviewer, Commision On Collegiate Nursing Education, Reston, Virginia. (March 5, 2013 - Present).

 Reviewer, Grant Proposal, HRSA Reviewer, Washington, DC. (May 7, 2012 - Present).

Associate Dean of the School of Nursing at Grambling State University, Grambling, Louisiana. (August 2006 - August 2010)

Faculty at Florida A & M University School of Nursing, Tallahassee, Florida. (August 2000 - August 2006)        

Extensive clinical experience in maternal/child nursing.

Professional Memberships

Association of Black Nursing Faculty