Ashley Scism

Ashley Scism

Assistant Professor

Gordon E. Inman College of Nursing

DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Location: Inman Center 104

615-460-6881
ashley.scism@belmont.edu

Biography

Dr. Scism joined the faculty at Belmont in the Fall of 2018 as an Assistant Professor. Her nursing career consists of several years of experience in medical/surgical, urology/gynecology, and obstetrical nursing. She is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner with an emphasis on managing endocrine disorders such as Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus. When she is not working, Dr. Scism enjoys playing golf, spending time with friends and family, and traveling.

Responsibilities
Undergraduate: Care Management I, Care Management III, Experiential Learning I, Introduction to Pharmacology, Senior Practicum

Research Interests
Father-infant bonding, Obstetrical practices, Adult diabetes (including anti-diabetic drug clinical trials), Doctoral student mentoring

Areas of Expertise
Diabetes, Postpartum Care, Bonding Initiatives

Publications
Scism, A.R. & Cobb, R. (2016). Integrative Review of Factors and Interventions that Influence Early Father-Infant Bonding. JOGNN, 46 (2), 163-170. DOI: 10.1016/j.jogn.2016.09.004