Leigh Small, PhD, RN, PNP-PC, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN
Professor
Research
1355 Bogue St. #C341, East Lansing, MI 48824
Biography
Dr. Leigh Small brings extensive expertise to her role as Professor, drawing on a distinguished career as a nurse researcher, primary care pediatric nurse practitioner, and nurse educator. She has dedicated over 25 years to advancing nursing research and education, while also contributing significant leadership within multiple professional nursing organizations and academic institutions. With 35 years of clinical experience as a Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Small integrates ev
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PhD, Nursing, University of Rochester School of Nursing
MS, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, University of Rochester School of Nursing
BS, Nursing, Keuka College
Awards
2024 Recipient, Outstanding Service Award, Michigan State University, Master of Public Health Program, Stakeholder Advisory Committee
2024 Recipient, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Wharton Executive Leadership Program (selected following competitive application process)
2022 Recipient, AACN Advancing Academic Leadership for New Deans Program (selected following competitive application process)
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Research and Grants
2010–2017 PI. An evaluation of an 18-month leadership academy for maternal-child nurses (annual application). Continuously funded by Johnson & Johnson Foundation.
2015 Co-I. Developing a tailored ADHD health communication strategy for African Americans (R15 NINR; scored 52, 50th percentile; resubmitted February 2016). National Institutes of Health (Unfunded).
2014 PI. Visceral Indicators of Growth or Metabolic Risk in young children (VIGOR). Funded by Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing start-up funding (L. Small, PI; $15,000).
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