Associate Divisional Dean & Professor, School of Nursing
Dr. Amy Spurlock joined Boise State University in 2021, and is currently an associate divisional dean and professor in the School of Nursing. She earned her Ph.D. in nursing, as well as her M.A. in nursing and community health, from the University of Kentucky. She earned her B.A. in nursing from James Madison University, and additionally has a post-master's certificate in applied biostatistics from the University of Kentucky. At Kentucky, her dissertation focused on policy predictors of tobacco cessation. For the past ten years, her scholarship has focused on the evaluation and use of blended tube feedings in children, and more recently, chronically ill adults. Her academic concentrations are evaluation methods/research methodology, and biostatistics. She has published numerous manuscripts in refereed journals, two book chapters and has presented her research nationally and internationally. Spurlock is a proud member of Sigma Theta Tau, International, the honor society of nursing and serves as a mentor in the Academic Leadership Academy.
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About Amy L. Spurlock
Dr. Amy Spurlock joined Boise State University in 2021, and is currently an associate divisional dean and professor in the School of Nursing. She earned her Ph.D. in nursing, as well as her M.A. in nursing and community health, from the University of Kentucky. She earned her B.A. in nursing from James Madison University, and additionally has a post-master's certificate in applied biostatistics from the University of Kentucky. At Kentucky, her dissertation focused on policy predictors of tobacco cessation. For the past ten years, her scholarship has focused on the evaluation and use of blended tube feedings in children, and more recently, chronically ill adults. Her academic concentrations are evaluation methods/research methodology, and biostatistics. She has published numerous manuscripts in refereed journals, two book chapters and has presented her research nationally and internationally. Spurlock is a proud member of Sigma Theta Tau, International, the honor society of nursing and serves as a mentor in the Academic Leadership Academy.
| November 2021 - Present | Associate Divisional Dean, Boise State University ‐ School of Nursing | |
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| July 2021 - Present | Professor, Boise State University ‐ School of Nursing | |
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| 2012 - 2021 | Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Coordinator, Troy University ‐ School of Nursing | |
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| 2009 - 2021 | Professor, Troy University ‐ School of Nursing | |
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| 2003 - 2009 | Associate Professor, Troy University ‐ School of Nursing | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
Grants
| 2020 - 2022 | - |
| Troy University School of Nursing - 1 E01HP392150100 | |
| HRSA Nurse Faculty Loan Program | |
| Role: Author | |
| Colleague(s): Dr. Carrie Lee Gardner (P.I.), Dr. Wade Forehand, Dr. Stacey Jones, Dr. Kelli Whitted | |
| $249,319 | |
| 2008 | Smoking Prevalence and Quit Attempts Among College Students: A Correlational Study |
| Troy University | |
| Troy University Summer Research Grant | |
| Role: Primary Investigator | |
| Colleague(s): Kelli Cleveland (P.I.), Carrie Lee Gardner (P.I.), and Judy Bazzell (P.I.) | |
| $4,500 | |
| 2007 | Parent-Teacher Communication Center |
| Lowe's | |
| Lowe’s Toolbox for Education® Grant | |
| Role: Co-Author | |
| Colleague(s): Dr. Diane Orlofsky (Co-Author) | |
| $3,800 | |
| 2005 | - |
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| Pike Regional Child Advocacy Center Grant | |
| Role: Co-Author | |
| Colleague(s): Dr. Jeanne Wright (Co-Author) | |
| $30,000 | |
| 2005 | - |
| Alabama Children's Trust Fund | |
| Pike Regional Child Advocacy Center Grant | |
| Colleague(s): Dr. Mary Ann Hooten | |
| $7,500 | |
| 2004 - 2005 | - |
| National Children’s Alliance | |
| Pike Regional Child Advocacy Center Developmental Grant | |
| Role: Co-Authored | |
| Colleague(s): Dr. Jeanne Wright (Co-Author) and Mona Watson (Co-Author) | |
| $50,000 | |
| 2004 | Predictors of Educational Mobility of Associate Degree Nurses |
| Troy University - 113-202210-6080-30 | |
| Troy University Summer Research Grant | |
| Role: Co-Primary Investigator | |
| Colleague(s): Lillian Wise (Co-Primary Investigator) | |
| $4,500 | |
| 2002 - 2003 | Policy Predictors of Local Level Adult Smoking Prevalence and Quit Attempt Rates in Kentucky |
| American Nurses Foundation - 4-66364 | |
| Virginia Cleland Scholar | |
| $3,008 |
Professional Service and Affiliations
| 2022 - Present | Member, Department Leaders Advisory Committee, Boise State University | 2018 - Present | Team Chair, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | 2013 - Present | Peer Evaluator, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | 2007 - Present | Collateral Reviewer, Sigma Theta Tau International | 2020 - 2021 | Member, TROY Coronavirus Task Force, Troy University | 2020 - 2021 | Member, TROY Program Review Committee, Troy University | 2018 - 2021 | Evaluation Review Panel, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | 2018 - 2021 | Committee Member and Faculty Marshall, Graduation Planning Committee, Troy University | 2019 - 2020 | Member, Post-Tenure Review Committee, Troy University | 2010 - 2017 | Member, CHHS College Review Committee, Troy University | 2011 - 2014 | Research Council Consultant, Southeast Alabama Medical Center | 2006 - 2013 | IRB Member, Southeast Alabama Medical Center | 2009 - 2011 | Reviewer, Sage Publishing | 2008 - 2010 | Reviewer, FA Davis Publishing | 2006 - 2009 | Reviewer, Lippincott-Williams Publishing | 2006 - 2007 | Member, eCampus Standards and Evaluation Committee, Troy University | 2005 - 2007 | Member, Faculty Council (Senate), Troy University | 2005 - 2006 | Member, GA/Fellowship Guidelines Committee, Troy University | 2003 - 2005 | Reviewer, SLACK Publications | 2002 | Reviewer, National Conference on Tobacco or Health |
Honors and Awards
- 2022, Mentor to Dr. DeLeon Addison, Sigma Theta Tau International Nurse Educator Leadership Academy
- 2021, Mentor to Dr. Janice Dunlap, Sigma Theta Tau International Nurse Educator Leadership Academy
- 2018, Faculty Marshall, Troy campus, thrice-yearly commencement ceremonies and Chair of Graduation Planning Committee
- 2015, Wallace D. Malone, Jr. Distinguished Faculty Award at Troy University
- 2012, Published Research Award, presented by the Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for article published in Topics of Clinical Nutrition
- 2005-2006, Selected as Mentoree to Chiron Mentors Program, Sigma Theta Tau International with Dr. Bernita Hamilton, Mentor
| 2021 | Graduate Certificate - Applied Statistics, University of Kentucky | |
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| 2003 | Ph.D. - Nursing, University of Kentucky | |
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| 1992 | M.S. - Nursing, Community Health, University of Virginia | |
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| 1990 | B.S. - Nursing, James Madison University | |
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