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Nancy Smith

Position: Professor Department: Physical Therapy

Contact Info

Office: 340 FL Atkins Building Phone: 336-750-2198 Fax: 336-750-2192

Biography

Nancy Smith, PT, DPT, PhD  received her MPT and DPT from Saint Louis University, and her PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Learning Design and Technology at North Carolina State University. She is a Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatrics from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists. Prior to teaching at Winston-Salem State University, she practiced in geriatrics and acute care for 11 years. In her practice, her experiences have ranged from practicing as a staff-level therapist to managing multiple skilled nursing facilities clinically and operationally. Dr. Smith holds a Credentialed Clinical Instructor certification and has experience as a clinical instructor. Dr. Smith's research focuses on the effects of mobile technology on clinical reasoning, and interprofessional education using human patient simulation, community engagement, and standardized patients.

Educational Background

  • BA, Psychology, Saint Louis University
  • BS, Exercise Science, Saint Louis University
  • MPT, Saint Louis University
  • DPT, Saint Louis University
  • PhD, North Carolina State University
  • Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatrics, ABPTS 2010-2020, Number 20828
  • Credentialed Clinical Instructor, APTA

Research and Project Interests

  • Utilization of human patient simulation in the facilitation of learning in physical therapy students
  • Mobile Technology and Clinical Reasoning
  • Interprofessional Practice and Education
  • Use of technology and virtual reality in facilitation of learning

Johanson M, Bartlo P, Bauer N, Campbell A, Everett S, Smith N. Development of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Entry Level Competencies. In press, Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal. 2023

Smith NS, Campbell, A, Johanson, M, Bartlo, P, Bauer, N, Everett, S. Applying the 2022 Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Entry-Level Physical Therapist Competencies to Physical Therapist Education and Practice. In press, Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 2023

Garner LM,  Smith NS, Migliarese, SJ, Hartman A, Edwards Collins ME, Criminger-Morris, CM, Bell C. The Feasibility of Virtual Fall Risk Screens and Evidence-Based Program Referrals Using an Algorithmic Approach. Journal of Allied Health. September 2022;51(3): 207-214.

Martin, JG, Smith N, and Wendt C. Self-Regulated Learning Upon Program Entry in Doctor of Physical Therapy Students: A Pilot Study. Journal of Physical Therapy Education, 35(1):55-66, March 2021. doi: 10.1097/JTE.0000000000000171

Crick, JP and Smith N. The Utilization of Vital Signs During Physical Therapy Evaluation and Intervention Post Elective Total Joint Replacement: A Mixed Methods Pilot Study. Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy, January 2021; 12(1): 2-11.

Edwards-Collins ME, Bell CS, Migliarese SJ, Smith N, Allison LK, Bethea DP, Darby, R., Conner TA. Student Perceptions of a Live Standardized Patient IPE Scenario: A Multi-Year Study. Journal of Allied Health, Spring 2020;49(1):8-13.

Smith N, Ibe P, Petro H, Radwan H, Fain, E. Impact of Physical and Occupational Therapy Interventions on Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients Receiving Treatment in a Pro-Bono Clinic. Journal of Best Practices in Health Professions Diversity, Spring 2020:12(2).

Smith, NS, Bartlett A, Johnson AD. (2019) Facilitation of Physical Therapy Student Hypothetical Deductive Clinical Reasoning Using a Scaffolded Mobile Application (Chapter 24). In: Clinical Reasoning and Decision-Making in Physical Therapy: Facilitation, Assessment, and Implementation. Musolino and Jensen, eds. ISBN 13 978-1-63091-408-0. 

Bartlett A and Smith N. The Effect of a Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Mobile Application on Student Learning of Assessment Skills: A Pilot Study, Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal, https://insights.ovid.com/cardiopulmonary-physical-therapy/carpt/2020/04/000/effect-cardiovascular-pulmonary-mobile-application/5/01823246

Bethea D, Smith N, Allison, L., Bell, C, Darby, R, Edwards-Collins, M, Migliarese, SJ. Impact of Standardized Patient Experience on Interprofessional Readiness and Role Definition: A Pilot Study., Journal of Allied Health, 2019: 48(2). p. 81-87. 

Migliarese S, Smith N, Annas A, Healy, C. Fighting Frailty in Underserved Populations. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation. 2017: 33(1), 62-67.