
Suzanne Ackers
s.m.ackers@tcu.edu 817-257-5663Annie Richardson Bass Building 2003
Program Affiliations
Education
Ph.D., Nursing Science: Forensic Nursing, Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit,
Pittsburgh, PA
MSN, Nursing Education,Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
BSN, Nursing, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX
Areas of Focus
Forensic nursing; my research focuses on mitigating health disparities and improving outcomes associated with the burden of violence among survivors.
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Ackers, S. M., Colbert, A. M., Fraley, H. E., & Schreiber, J. B. (2022). Exploring screening practices for child sexual abuse in school settings: An integrative review. Journal of School Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1177/10598405221112662 -
Roux, G., Solari-Twadell, P., & Ackers, S. (2015). Community based interventions for cancer survivors and their families: A literature synthesis. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 19(3), E63-E69. https://doi.org/10.1188/15.CJON.E63-E69 -
Scott Tilley, D., Roux, G., Liu, F., Lee, K., Ackers, S., & Zeigler, V. (2014). An integrative review of literature regarding health concerns of rural dwelling adolescents. Online Journal of Rural Research & Policy, 9(1), 1-22.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/263380976
Ackers, S. (2022, September). Exploring the health care experiences of women who have been trafficked for sex: A mini phenomenology. International Association of Forensic Nurses annual conference. Dallas, Texas.
Ackers, S., & Restrepo, E. (2017, October). Forensic threads in undergraduate nursing curricula: Where are they? An evidenced based toolkit for educators. International Association of Forensic Nurses annual conference. Poster won award for “Outstanding Poster on Forensic Nursing Education Implications.” Toronto, Canada.
Cornwell, M. & Ackers, S. (2014, April). Examining rural families of children with asthma. The Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium conducted at Texas Woman’s University. Denton, Texas.
Ackers, S. (2013, February). Community-based interventions for cancer survivors and their families: A literature synthesis. Abstract submitted for a poster presentation but ended up a “top contender” selected for a Podium Discussion Session. Southern Nursing Research Society annual conference. Little Rock, Arkansas.
- Nominated for the G100: Great 100 Nurses in Dallas Fort Worth 2021
- Tom Black Award: Volunteer of the Year given by the North Texas Food Bank in recognition for collaborative work with nursing students in the community. Dallas, Texas (2021)
- Community Spirit Award given by the American Red Cross in recognition for collaborative
work with nursing students in the community.
Dallas, Texas (2021) - Award for “Outstanding Poster on Forensic Nursing Education Implications” at the International Association of Forensic Nurses annual conference. Toronto, Canada (2017)
- Nominated for the Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award for the Pioneering Spirit Awards.
Texas Woman’s University. Denton, Texas (2016) - Nominated and selected for the TWU Teaching and Learning with Technology: Faculty
Spotlight. Texas Woman’s University.
Denton, Texas (2014)
- RN
- BCLS
- International Association of Forensic Nurses (2017-present)
- Sigma Theta Tau (2013-present)
- Corporation 7 (C7) Human Trafficking Coalition (member) (2019-2021)
- Data Management committee member at C7 Trafficking Coalition (2019-2021)
- Journal of Forensic Nursing: Review Panel Member (2018-present)
Last Updated: November 19, 2024