Alexis Skuras
- Assistant Professor
About Me:
I am a Clinical Nurse Specialist whose practice is rooted in integrated care, spanning primary care, addiction treatment, and mental health services. My clinical interests include substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health integration, and improving access to care for underserved populations. In my role, I provide direct patient care, mentor graduate nursing students, and engage in program development to strengthen interdisciplinary clinical practice. I am committed to advancing equitable, patient-centered healthcare through education, leadership, and evidence-based practice.
Education:
BSN - Michigan State University
DNP - Michigan State University
PMHNP Post Graduate Certificate - Saginaw Valley State University
Interest Areas:
Substance use disorders
Harm reduction strategies and education
Mental health services and counseling
Community and population health
Access to healthcare for underserved populations
Primary care
Nursing education
Publications:
Skuras, A. & Iseler, I. Increasing COVID-19 immunization awareness in rural communities through a multimedia campaign. Clinical Nurse Specialist: The International Journal for Advanced Nursing Practice, 37(6), 291-298. DOI: 10.1097/NUR.0000000000000781
Honors & Awards:
MI-ACRE Advancing Addiction Care Award, Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan (2025)
Recent Graduate Achievement Award, Michigan State University (2025)
Outstanding Partnership Award, Research thru Academic- Clinical Partnerships Research and Implementation Interest Group, Midwest Nursing Research Society (2025)
Golden Apple Teaching Recognition, University of Michigan-Flint (2023)
College of Nursing Outstanding Graduate Student Award, Michigan State University (2023)