Tracey Puig-Baker
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Nursing
Department of Prelicensure Nursing
Education
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Ph.D., Nursing Science
Augusta University, 2022
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MHA, Health Services Administration
University of Phoenix, 2011
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MSN, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
University of Phoenix, 2011
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BSN, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
University of Phoenix, 2007
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ADN, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
Skagit Valley College, 2003
Certifications
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Bariatric Support Group Leader
Bariatric Support Centers , 2009
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Critical Care Nurse Certification
2005
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Basic Life Support
American Heart Association, 2022
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RN
GA Professional Licensing, 2003
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Registered Nurse License
GA Professional Licensing, 2003
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider
American Heart Association, 2003
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Advanced Burn Life Support
American Burn Association, 2004
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Registered Nurse
Washington State Board of Nursing, 2003
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Pharmacy Technician Certification
Gig Harbor, WA, 1998
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Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support- Basic Provider
Department of the Navy, Rota, Spain, 1997
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National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians- Basic Certification
Department of the Navy, Norfolk, VA, 1994
Awards & Honors
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Patient and Family Centered Care Award
GR Health, 2013
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Army Achievement Award
Department of the Army, 2004
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Navy Achievement Medal
Department of the Navy, 1997
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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NURS 4801
Adult Health Nursing II
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NURS 3806
Geriatric Nursing
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NURS 3803
Health Promotion & Nutrition
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NURS 4803
Ldrshp, Mgmt, & Cont Nurs Top
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NURS 3006
UG Nursing Orientation
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NURS 3500
Independent Study
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NURS 3807
Intro to Nursing Research
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NURS 4800
Mental Health Nursing
Teaching Interests
Medical-Surgical and Pharmacology pre-licensure Nursing
Research Interests
Interested in the research on the influence of depression on bariatric surgical outcomes.
College Service
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BSN Admissions Committee
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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BSN Admissions Committee
2015 - 2019
Role: Committee Member
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Total Quality Leadership (Training and Development) Committee
2016 - 2018
Role: Committee Member
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Medical Support at the Westside High School Shelter --Hurricane Irma Evacuation
2017 - 2017
Role: Other
University Service
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BSN Admission Committee
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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BSN Program Committee
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Core Curriculum Committee
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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BSN Admissions Committee
2022 - 2023
Role: Committee Member
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BAUR-University Senate Budget Committee
2020 - 2022
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
Public Service
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Medical Reserve Corps Volunteer
2017 - Present
Role: Other
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Boy Scouts of America Georgia-Carolina Council
2012 - Present
Role: Other
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Augusta University - Peru Study Abroad Experience
2018 - 2018
Role: Mentor
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Georgia Regents University10k and Half Marathon Volunteer
2015
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Cub Scout Fun Day, Boy Scouts of America, Georgia Carolina Council
2014
Role: Chair
