Dr. Aprel Ventura
Dr. Ventura is an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing. She has clinical experience in home health and hospice nursing. Dr. Ventura has nursing education experience in online and face-to-face settings to both RN to BSN and generic nursing students. Dr. Ventura's areas of research interest include community health, palliative care, cardiovascular disease and communication.
Education
PhD, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina
MSN, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
BSN, University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Dr. Ventura's research interests include: community health, palliative care, cardiovascular disease, and communication.
Publications
Ventura, A.F., Horne, C.E., Crane, P.B., & Sears, S. (2020). Exploring the experiences of individuals with an insertable cardiac monitor: Making the decision for device insertion. Heart & Lung, 49(1), 86-91. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrtlng.2019.07.004
Ventura, A.F., Horne, C.E., Crane, P.B., & Sears, S. (2020). Living with an insertable cardiac monitor: Influences on self-care management. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 43(2), 123-129. https://doi.org/10.1177/0193945920942254
Scholarly Activities
Poster Presentation, Womack Research Symposium, Living with an Insertable Cardiac Monitor: Influences on Self-Care and Quality of Life. May 2018
Coming soon!
Professional Experiences
Primary Care RN Certification, UNC-Chapel Hill, NC, 2019
Assistant Professor, Fayetteville State University, 2018-present
Lecturer, Fayetteville State University, 2016-2018
Lecturer, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 2015-2016
Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina Pembroke, 2012-2014
Nursing Faculty, Fayetteville Technical Community College, 2008-2012
Extensive clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
Certified Nurse Educator, 2012- present
Professional Memberships
2020-Present Fayetteville State University Omega Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, Vice President; Governance Committee Chair
2017-2020 Fayetteville State University Honor Society, Charter member
Sigma Theta Tau International, member
American Heart Association, member
Sigma Theta Tau International, Beta Nu chapter
Southern Nursing Research Society