Audrey Snyder, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC
- Dean
- Professor
- Nursing
Education
- PhD, Nursing (2007)
University of Virginia (VA) - Post Master's Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner (1998)
University of Northern Colorado (CO) - MSN, Nursing (1991)
University of Virginia (VA) - BSN, Nursing (1991)
University of Virginia (VA) - Diploma in Nursing (1984)
The Memorial Hospital School of Nursing (VA)
About Me
As a proud first-generation college graduate with Native American ancestry, I carry a deep appreciation for the transformative power of education and community. My path in nursing—from bedside care to my role as a nurse practitioner—has been grounded in advocacy, compassion, and a commitment to inclusive care. Joining this campus as a new leader, I bring both professional experience and a personal passion for nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals. I’m also a devoted family member—married, with a wonderful husband and our beloved dog—who keeps life joyful and grounded. I look forward to building meaningful connections across campus and helping our students thrive in every dimension of their lives.
Research Interests
- Under-resourced populations
- Access to care
- Disaster preparedness at a community and person level
- Nursing education
- Interprofessional education
- nursing history
Media Expertise
- Nursing
- Nursing education
- Disaster preparedness and response
- Public health
- Community engagement
- End of life care
- Access to care
- Nursing history
Publications
- Gaul, R., Snyder, A., Smith, M. (September 2025). Nursing Leadership in St. Kitts and Nevis. Journal of International Nursing Review, 72(3)p.e70051.
- McDonnell, K.A., Percy, J., Anders, L., Brown, M.J., Richman, A.R., Deardorff, J.,Ruiz, M.,Liu, J., Russell, K., Snyder, A., & Marshall, C. (July 2025). Investing in the Next Generation of MCH Leaders. Frontiers in Public Health. Manuscript ID: 1606108. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1606108/full
- Arthur, L. & Snyder, A. (2024). Decision Style Inventory Application in Parent/Guardian Vaccination Decision-Making. Journal of Pediatric Healthcare 38(6), 886-892. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.07.009
- Snyder, A. Lekan, D, Hoffart, N. (2023). Ukrainian Refugee Crisis Support in Moldova through Web-based Nursing Education. Health Emergency and Disaster Nursing, 10. https://doi.org/10.24298/hedn.2022-0010
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
- Emergency Nurses Association
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses American Association for the History of Nursing
- Global Rural Nurse Exchange Network
- Rural Nurses Organization
- Council of Public Health Nursing Organizations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- American Nurses Association
- National League for Nursing
- Eastern Nursing Research Society
Awards
- Lillian Wald Humanitarian Award, National League for Nursing (2023)
- Fellow, American Academy of Nursing (2016)
- Fellow, Academy of Emergency Nursing (2009)
- Fellow, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (2006)
News
Noteworthy
Nursing Dean Receives Virginia Henderson Award International Nursing Efforts
Audrey Snyder, dean of nursing, in her capacity as a member of the North Carolina-Republic of Moldova Nursing Collaborative, received the prestigious Virginia Henderson Award from the Nursing Association of the Republic of Moldova. This honor, presented during the international nursing conference in Chisinau, recognized Snyder's leadership in the NC-Moldova Nursing Collaborative and her role in advancing nursing education and practice as part of a three-year Rotary International grant. The award symbolizes gratitude for promoting empathy, professionalism, and modern nursing values across borders, reflecting Snyder’s commitment to global collaboration and the spirit of humanity in healthcare.
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