Deborah Gray

757-683-4298

161 VIRGINIA BEACH CENTER 1881 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
VIRGINIA BEACH, 23453

D.N.P. in Nursing Practice, Old Dominion University, (2012)

M.Sc. in Nursing, McGill University, (1986)

Adult Nurse Practitioner
Sponsoring Organization: American Nurses Credentialling Center
Date Obtained:
Family Nurse Practitioner
Sponsoring Organization: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Date Obtained:
Family Nurse Practitioner
Sponsoring Organization: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board
Date Obtained: 1996-01-01
Certified Global Nurse Consultant
Sponsoring Organization: International Council of Nurses/CGFNS
Date Obtained: 2022-01-01
Certified Global Nurse Consultant
Sponsoring Organization: ICN/FSGC
Date Obtained: 2022-01-01
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Sponsoring Organization: American Nurses Credentialing Center
Date Obtained: 1990-01-01
Certified Registered Neurologic Rehabilitation Nurse
Sponsoring Organization: Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Date Obtained: 1989-01-01

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Gray, D. "Fulbright Subsaharan Africa Regional Travel Grant" $2,740. Federal. March 2019 - June 2019
Gray, D. "Fulbright Core Scholar Subsaharan Africa" $61,675. Federal. July 2018 - June 2019

Expertise

Health/Health Care
Primary Care and Preventive Care, Pharmacology, Complementary and Integrative Health/Medicine
Global Health
Telehealth

Articles

(2024). Advanced practice nursing initiatives in Africa, Moving towards the nurse practitioner role..
(2023). A global perspective of advanced practice nursing research: A review of systematic reviews protocol. .
(2023). Impact of culturally tailored shared medical appointments on diabetes self-care ability and knowledge in African Americans..
Adrienne, R. and Gray, D. C. (2023). Impact of culturally tailored shared medical appointments on diabetes self-care ability and knowledge in African Americans. Primary Health Care Research & Development 24 (e30) , pp. 1-5.
Kelley, K., Savard, I., Audet, L., Kra-Friedman, A., Atallah, R., Zhou, W., Wheeler, K., Ladd, E., Rogers, M., Spies, L. and Henderson, C. (2023). A global perspective of advanced practice nursing research: A review of systematic reviews protocol. PLOS ONE 18 (1/ e0280726) , pp. 1-12.
Gray, D. C., Rogers, M. and Miller, M. (2023). Advanced practice nursing initiatives in Africa, Moving towards the nurse practitioner role. International Nursing Review.
(2022). Advanced practice nursing roles, regulation, education, and practice: A global study..
Kathy, W., Miller, M., Pulcini, J., Gray, D. c., Ladd, E. and Ravens, M. (2022). Advanced practice nursing roles, regulation, education, and practice: A global study. Annals of Global Health 88 (1) , pp. 1-21.
(2021). Visual analysis of global comparative mapping of the practice domains of the NP/APN role in respondent countries. .
Sastre-Fullana, P., Gray, D., Cashin, A., Lukosis-Bryant, D., Schumann, L., Geese, F., Rae, B., Duff, E. and Bird, B. (2021). Visual Analysis of Global Comparative Mapping of the Practice Domains of the Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse Role in Respondent countries. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners 33 (7) , pp. 496-505.
(2018). Making a global impact once vaccine at a time..
Hawkins, J. E. and Gray, D. (2018). Making a global impact one vaccine at a time. Reflections on Nursing Leadership 44 (1) , pp. 24-28.
Newby, O. J. and Gray, D. (2016). Culturally Tailored Group Medical Appointments for Diabetic Black Americans. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners 12 (5) , pp. 317-322.
(2016). Culturally tailored group medical appointments for diabetic black Americans. .
(2015). Are nurse practitioners ready for telehealth?.
Gardenier, D., Rutledge, C. M. and Gray, D. (2015). Are Nurse Practitioners Ready for Telehealth?. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners 11 (9) , pp. 860–861.
Gray, D. and Rutledge, C. M. (2014). Using New Communication Technologies: An Educational Strategy Fostering Collaboration and Telehealth Skills in Nurse Practitioners. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners 10 (10) , pp. 840–844.
(2014). Using new communication technologies: An educational strategy fostering collaboration and telehealth skills in nurse practitioners..
(2013). Herbal supplements in primary care: Patient perceptions, motivations, and effects on use. .
Gray, D. and Rutledge, C. M. (2013). Herbal supplements in primary care: Patient perceptions, motivations, and effects on use. . Holistic Nursing Practice 27 (1) , pp. 7-12.

Book Chapters

(2024). Collaborating for excellence in advanced practice nurse research: The International Council of Nurses Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse Network Academy.
International and global education, a world of opportunities: Practical considerations for international APN educators.
(2023). The nurse practitioner role and practice in Botswana.
Gray, D. C., Kgositau, M. and Sinombe-Dube, G. (2023). The nurse practitioner role and practice in Botswana Nurse practitioners and nurse anesthetists: the evolution of the global roles (pp. 225-235) Springer.
Gray, D. C., Rogers, M. and Ladd, E. Collaborating for excellence in advanced practice nurse research: The International Council of Nurses Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nurse Network Academy Advanced practice nurse networking to enhance global health Springer.
(2022). Advanced practice nursing in Botswana: An exemplar for Africa.
Gray, D. International education, a world of opportunities: Practical considerations for international APN educators. Education compendium for distance education of advanced practice nurses Slack Publications.
Kgositau, M. and Gray, D. Advanced practice nursing in Botswana: An exemplar for Africa Hamric and Hanson's advanced practice nursing: An integrated approach .

Presentations

Gray, D. C. (June , 2023). Collaborating to Build a Framework for Primary Health Care Across Africa Oral Presentation International Council of Nurses Congress Montreal Canada.
Gray, D. C. and Dalai, S. (August , 2022). Factors Influencing Advanced Practice Nurses Involvement in Global Health Initiatives Oral Presentation International Council of Nurses NP/APNN Conference Dublin Ireland.
Michelle, A., Gray, D. C. and Lewaldt, D. (February , 2022). Role of Advanced Nurse Practitioners in Low to Middle Income Countries Oral Presentation Nursing Now Global Webinar: Eastern Mediterranean Region, Online.
Gray, D., Geese, F. and Duff, E. (September , 2021). Monkeying Around: Online Surveys for Research and Program Evaluation Oral Presentation International Council of Nurses NP/APN Conference Halifax Nova Scotia.
Gray, D., Lambrinou, E. and De Hooson, M. (August , 2021). Advanced Nurse Roles in Cardiovascular Care: What Does the Future Look Like? Oral Presentation European Society of Cardiology, Congress 2021 Brussels, Belgium.
Gray, D. (November , 2020). Academic Partnerships, Leadership, and Internationalisation in Advanced Practice Nursing Higher Education. Keynote/Plenary Address Advanced Practice Nurse Symposium: Collaborating Towards a Regional FNP Framework in Africa Johannesburg, South Africa. .
Gray, D. (October , 2019). An Overview of the International NP Role Oral Presentation Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg Austria.
Gray, D. (September , 2019). A Year in Africa: Perspectives on Nursing from the Other Side of the World. Keynote/Plenary Address Sigma Theta Tau Honorary Nursing Society, Chapter Induction .
Gray, D. (July , 2019). Global Leadership Keynote/Plenary Address Virginia Association of DNPs Annual Conference Virginia.
Gray, D. (June , 2019). ICN NP/APN Research Subgroup Project: A Summary of Mapping International Advanced Practice Nursing Role Definitions, Competencies, and Scope of Practice from Respondent Countries Oral Presentation International Council of Nurses 2019 Congress Singapore.
Gray, D. (April , 2019). Building Capacity through Telehealth and Distance Learning Advanced Practice Nursing Education at the University of Botswana Oral Presentation International Nursing and Midwifery Leadership Conference Accra, Ghana.
Gray, D. (April , 2019). NP/APN Education, Definitions, and Competencies :Implications for Sub-Saharan Africa Keynote/Plenary Address International Nursing and Midwifery Leadership Conference Accra, Ghana.
Gray, D. (November , 2018). From Research Paper to Article: Getting Published. Oral Presentation University of Botswana and Affiliated Colleges Faculty Research Conference Gaborone Botswanan.
Gray, D. (October , 2018). Implementing eHealth. Oral Presentation Botswana National eHealth Conference Gaborone Botswana.
Gray, D. (August , 2018). An Overview of International NP/APN Role Definitions and Competencies from Respondent Countries Oral Presentation International Council of Nurses/International Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nursing 10th Annual Conference Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Gray, D. and Handley, H. (May , 2018). Innovative Online Teaching Strategies for Fostering Idea Generation, Problem Solving, and Entrepreneurship Across Disciplines Oral Presentation ODU Distance Learning CLT Faculty Summer Conference Norfolk VA.
Gray, D. C. (September 9, 2016). Entrepreneurship and Starting NP/APN Run Businesses: Transforming Health Care Through New Models of Care Oral Presentation International Council of Nurses/International Nurse Practitioner 9th Annual Conference Hong Kong.
Gray, D. C. (June 22, 2016). Opportunity is Knocking: Entrepreneurship and Starting your Own NP Run Business Oral Presentation American Association of Nurse Practitioners 31st National Conference San Antonio, TX.
Antoine, P. and Gray, D. C. (April 28, 2016). Impact of a Prenatal Pain Management Education Intervention Poster International Womens Health Congress Washington DC.
Gray, D. C. (April 20, 2016). Fostering Entrepreneurial Passion and Skills through DNP/NP Education to Address the Health Care Crisis Poster National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty 42nd Annual Conference Seattle, WA.
Pourzand, M. and Gray, D. C. (March , 2016). Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Burnout: Differences Between Acute/Inpatient PMHNPs and Outpatient PMHNPs Poster National League of Nursing Leadership Conference Washington DC.
Fulmer, A. and Gray, D. C. (February , 2016). Exercise during Pregnancy and Perceived Self-efficacy, Barriers, and Benefits among Postpartum Women Poster Southern Nursing Research Society Conference Willamsburg, VA.
Dalai, S. and Gray, D. C. (February , 2016). Factors Influencing Advanced Practice Nurses Involvement in Global Health Initiatives Poster Southern Nursing Research Society Conference Willamsburg, VA.
(September , 2015). Personal Strategic Planning: Developing a Roadmap for your Future Oral Presentation DNP National Conference Seattle.
(March , 2015). Preparing Doctors of Nursing Practice in the use of Technology to Collaborate at a Distance Poster MidAtlantic Telehealth Conference Greenbriar, VA.
Gray, D. (April , 2013). Preparing Nurse Practitioners in the Use of Technology to Collaborate Interprofessionally at a Distance Oral Presentation National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty 39th Annual Conference Pittsburgh, PA.
Gray, D. (June , 2012). Herbal Use in Primary Care: Practice Pearls from Research Oral Presentation American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 27th National Conference Orlando, FL.
Gray, D. (April , 2012). The DNP/NP as a Leader in the Development of New Healthcare Models Oral Presentation National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty 38th Annual Conference Charleston, SC.
Gray, D. and Rutledge, C. M. (February , 2012). Natural and Herbal Supplement Perceptions, Motivations, and Use in Primary Care Patients Poster Southern Nursing Research Society 26th Annual Conference New Orleans, LA.
  • 2024: Distinguished Nurse Practitioner for State of Virginia, Virginia Nurse Practitioner Council
  • 2022: Fellow , American Academy of Nursing
  • 2022: Outstanding Professional Service, Old Dominion University ,College of Health Sciences
  • 2022: Outstanding Professional Service Award, Old Dominion University
  • 2022: US Fulbright Alumni Ambassador Award, Fulbright International Educational Exchange
  • 2022: Fellow, American Academy of Nursing
  • 2021: Provosts Award for Leadership in International Education, Old Dominion University
  • 2021: Provosts Award for Leadership in International Education, Old Dominion University
  • 2020: Virginia State Representative, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
  • 2019: US Fulbright Regional Scholar Award University of Ghana, US Fulbright Scholarship Board
  • 2018: Fellow, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
  • 2018: US Fulbright Teaching and Research Scholar Award University of Botswana, US Fulbright Scholarship Board
  • 2018: Fulbright Core Scholar, US Fulbright Program
  • 2018: Distinguished Fellow, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
  • 2017: Outstanding Teaching with Technology Award, Old Dominion University
  • 2017: Outstanding Teaching with Technology Award, ODU
  • 2016: Entsminger Entrepreneurial Fellow, Old Dominion University
  • 2016: Entsminger Entrepreneurial Fellow, ODU
  • 2015: Shining Star Teaching Award, Old Dominion University
  • 2014: Finalist Virginia Nurse of the Year Award,
  • 2014: Finalist Virginia Nurse of the Year Award, March of Dimes
  • 2014: Nurse Leader, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
  • 2014: Nurse Practitioner of Excellence Award, Tidewater Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners
  • 2014: Nurse Practitioner of Excellence Award, Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners
  • 2014: Outstanding Nurse Leader, Sigma Theta Tau
  • 2012: DNP Outstanding Scholar Award, Old Dominion University
  • 2012: Nursing Chair Award, Old Dominion University, School of Nursing
  • 2012: DNP Outstanding Scholar Award, Old Dominion University, School of Nursing
  • 2012: Nursing Chair's Award, Old Dominion University, School of Nursing
  • 2012: AANP Doctoral Scholarship Award, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Foundation
  • 2011: Doctoral Scholarship Award, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
  • 2011: Health Policy DNP Fellowship, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners