College of Nursing

- Academic Programs Overview
- Accelerated BSN
  Get on the fast track to a career with purpose with an accelerated bachelor of science in nursing from UNMC.
- RN to BSN
  Gain new skills and career opportunities with UNMC's RN-to-BSN program.
- Traditional BSN
  Make a difference in the lives of patients — and launch a meaningful and rewarding career.
- Master of Science in Nursing
  Advance to the next level of nursing professionalism with an MSN degree from UNMC.
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
  Our DNP degree will uniquely qualify you to lead nursing practice into the next generation.
- PhD in Nursing
  The PhD in Nursing is a research-focused doctorate through UNMC's Graduate Studies program that prepares scholars for leadership roles in academia and outside of academia.
- Research & Scholarship Overview
- Neidfelt Nursing Research Center
  The center provides an infrastructure to propel aculty and student progress across all stages of research.
- CRISP
  The Center for Chronic Illness Self-management and Prevention's mission is to be a a leader and innovator in the science of self-management and prevention of chronic illness.
- Research & Innovation in Action
  Employing technology-aided solutions while emphasizing innovation and interdisciplinary teamwork, our research designs range from efficacy and effectiveness trials to implementation and population health studies.
- Practice & Partnerships Overview
- Morehead Center for Nursing Practice
  The center serves as an advocate for our faculty in an innovative approach: The right clinical practice as part of an academic appointment.
- Faculty Practice Scholar Program
  The Faculty Practice Scholars Program assists new faculty engaged in faculty practice to develop a program of practice scholarship.
- Office of Global Health
  UNMC's partnerships around the world allow students in the College of Nursing to observe differences in nursing roles and engage in culture while studying health care systems.
Community & Outreach
Our Team

— College of Nursing — About Us — Our People — Our Faculty — Linda Smith, PhD, MSPH, BSN, RN

Linda Smith, PhD, MSPH, BSN, RN

Clinical Assistant Professor, UNMC College of Nursing

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Phone: 402-559-6576

Dr. Linda Smith, PhD, MSPH, BSN, RN is a versatile public health executive with 29+ years of experience spanning clinical, public health, home health, case management, health education, legal nurse consultancy, and nurse surveying. She received her BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Nursing, her MSPH (Master of Science in Public Health) and her PhD (Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health) from Walden University. Dr. Smith exercises her passion for teaching and public health as a mentor and preceptor for college students in community settings and through monthly presentations and health screenings for community organizations. She also serves as a community public health consultant.

Education

1991, BSN, UNMC-NMC
2009, MSPH, Walden University - Minneapolis
2015, PhD, Walden University - Minneapolis

Research Interests

Heart Health
Hypertension
Diabetes

Publications

Smith, L. (2015). “Educational Intervention: Effects on Heart Disease Risk Factors Knowledge among African Americans.” ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. (3732648)