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Personal profile
About
Tonya Willingham joined Campbell as a full-time nursing instructor and course director in January 2016. After developing and directing 4 courses in the new program she transitioned to the assistant director position with the school of nursing. She continues to teach within the program, is the SON experiential director, and coordinates the pre-licensure BSN curricula. Tonya also offers her healthcare expertise as an adjunct professor for the Master’s of Clinical Research Program.
Her nursing experience is in orthopedics, post-anesthesia care, and long-term care.
Her nursing education experience is focused on pre-licensure teaching strategies, as evaluation methods, and curriculum development. Tonya is an emerging leader in nursing education as she was selected to participate in the 2021-2022 cohort of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s Elevating Leaders in Academic Nursing Program. She also is the president-elect of the North Carolina League for Nursing.
Her research interest is in nursing student success and clinical evaluation of nursing students. She also has interests in conceptual teaching, active and team-based learning in the classroom, and supporting student success for NCLEX-RN.
Tonya has offered her nursing expertise to local nonprofits such as World Relief Durham and the Samaritan Health Clinic. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau, the National League of Nursing, the North Carolina League of Nursing, and the InterVarsity Nurses Christian Fellowship.
Education/Academic qualification
Presbyterian School of Nursing, MSN, Queens University - Charlotte
… → 2013
Nursing Education, Certificate, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
… → 2005
Counseling Ministry, M.A., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
… → 2002
Nursing, BSN, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
… → 1993
Nursing Education, EdD, University of West Georgia
Disciplines
- Nursing
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Best Practices in Clinical Evaluation for Pre-Licensure Nursing
Willingham, T. L., Mar 1 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Comparison of nursing program testing to standardized testing results
Willingham, T. L., Jun 1 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Testing analysis in pre-licensure nursing education
Willingham, T. L., Jul 1 2019, In: North Carolina League for Nursing Monthly Newsletter.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Using online testing reports for post-test learning activities
Willingham, T. L., Jun 1 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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The incidence of student repeaters in pre-licensure nursing programs in North Carolina
Lewis, L., Milner, A. & Willingham, T. L., Oct 1 2018, In: Teaching and Learning in Nursing. 13Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Educator Award Task Force, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Campbell University (External organization)
Willingham, T. L. (Member)
Jan 1 2018 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Experiential Education Committee, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (External organization)
Willingham, T. L. (Member)
Jan 1 2018 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Curriculum Committee, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (External organization)
Willingham, T. L. (Member)
Jan 1 2018 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Student Conduct Committee, Campbell University (External organization)
Willingham, T. L. (Member)
Jan 1 2016 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Prizes
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Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Willingham, T. L. (Recipient), May 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Duke University Health System Friends of Nursing DCHC Board of Trustees Award for Excellence in Nursing Practice
Willingham, T. L. (Recipient), Oct 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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National League for Nursing LEAD Program Participant
Willingham, T. L. (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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North Carolina Great 100 Nominee
Willingham, T. L. (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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North Carolina Great 100 MSN Scholarship Award
Willingham, T. L. (Recipient), 2012
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)