Savell, Christy L., FNP-BC, Ph.D.
Gender: Female
Biography: Registered Nurse for 34 years with a background in adult critical care/medical-surgical.
Associate Degree Nursing Instructor for 20 years with adjunct roles working with MSN, PhD students in online environments.
Assistant Professor in Graduate Nursing at UMMC since January 2022.
AA, BS, MSN in Adult Health, Post-Master's Certificate in Adult-Geriatric and Family NP, PhD.
My Approach to Healthcare
I believe in treating the whole patient and truly showing compassion and concern for my patients. I strive to provide the very best evidence-based care available and promote teaching in a way patients can understand it. I believe strongly in physical, as well as spiritual, determinants of health.
Education
| Board Certification: | Nurse Practitioner, Family, Nurse Practitioner, Gerontology |
| Graduate School: | University of Southern Mississippi |
| Graduate School: | University of Southern Mississippi |
| Graduate School: | University of Mississippi School of Nursing |
| Graduate School: | University of Mississippi School of Nursing |
Experience
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Nursing | 01/2022 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, AACN | 07/2021 - 12/2022 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Doctor of Philosophy Award, The University of Southern MS | 2016 |