Abilene A. Smith, M.S.N., RN
Clinical Assistant Professor
Direct Entry Nursing Clinical Coordinator
224 Rowell Building
106 Carrigan Drive Central Campus
Burlington , VT 05405
United States
- M.S.N.; University of Phoenix
- M.H.A.; University of Phoenix
- B.S.; University of Phoenix
BIO
Abilene came to UVM from Michigan, where she worked as a clinical manager in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and inpatient acute rehabilitation. She is currently employed by The University of Vermont Medical Center, where she specializes in rehabilitation and case management. Her area of expertise is neurology including stroke care and prevention, brain injury rehabilitation, and movement disorders. She is also passionate about elder care and serves on volunteer groups and community forums to assist those with chronic conditions.
Courses
- Science of Nursing: Adults & Elders
- Practicum: Adults and Elders
- Practicum: Adults & Elders
- Practicum: Complex Nursing Care
- Pathophysiological Phenom
Awards and Achievements
- Young Careerist Award presented by Alma Business and Professional Women
- State of Michigan recognition for community service and career achievements
Area(s) of expertise
Nurse case management, utilization review, acute care rehabilitation, stroke management
Bio
Abilene came to UVM from Michigan, where she worked as a clinical manager in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and inpatient acute rehabilitation. She is currently employed by The University of Vermont Medical Center, where she specializes in rehabilitation and case management. Her area of expertise is neurology including stroke care and prevention, brain injury rehabilitation, and movement disorders. She is also passionate about elder care and serves on volunteer groups and community forums to assist those with chronic conditions.
Courses
- Science of Nursing: Adults & Elders
- Practicum: Adults and Elders
- Practicum: Adults & Elders
- Practicum: Complex Nursing Care
- Pathophysiological Phenom
Awards and Achievements
- Young Careerist Award presented by Alma Business and Professional Women
- State of Michigan recognition for community service and career achievements
Areas of Expertise
Nurse case management, utilization review, acute care rehabilitation, stroke management
ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
- AANN
- Sigma Theta Tau
- Kappa Tau
- Phi Theta Kappa
- Cancer Patient Support Foundation of Vermont
- Vermont Elder Resource Group
- Alzheimer's Association of Vermont
PUBLICATIONS
Smith AA, Glassman EL. Moral distress and end-of-life care. American Nurse Journal. 2023;18(10):18-21. doi:10.51256/anj102318.
Smith A. A. (2023). Embracing lifelong learning as a novice nurse educator. Nursing, 53(3), 40–41.