Ashley Scism
Assistant Professor
Gordon E. Inman College of Nursing
Biography
Dr. Scism joined the faculty at Belmont in the Fall of 2018 as an Assistant Professor. Her nursing career consists of several years of experience in medical/surgical, urology/gynecology, and obstetrical nursing. She is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner with an emphasis on managing endocrine disorders such as Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus. When she is not working, Dr. Scism enjoys playing golf, spending time with friends and family, and traveling.
Responsibilities
Undergraduate: Care Management I, Care Management III, Experiential Learning I, Introduction to Pharmacology, Senior Practicum
Research Interests
Father-infant bonding, Obstetrical practices, Adult diabetes (including anti-diabetic drug clinical trials), Doctoral student mentoring
Areas of Expertise
Diabetes, Postpartum Care, Bonding Initiatives
Publications
Scism, A.R. & Cobb, R. (2016). Integrative Review of Factors and Interventions that Influence Early Father-Infant Bonding. JOGNN, 46 (2), 163-170. DOI: 10.1016/j.jogn.2016.09.004