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Paul J. Williamson, Jr., PhD, RN, ACNP
2934 N. Cardell Circle
Tucson, Arizona 85712
EDUCATION
Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Nursing Education, April 2013
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Nashville, TN
Master of Science in Nursing, August 2002
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program
Life Pacific College, San Dimas, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Theology, June 1990
Gateway Community College, Phoenix, AZ
Associate of Arts & Science in Respiratory Therapy, May 1984
LICENSURE
AZ RN 119958
CERTIFICATION
ANCC Board Certified as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
BLS, ACLS
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
CCRN #0507272
HONORS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Sigma Theta Tau International
American Nurses Association
American College of Nurse Practitioners
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
National League for Nursing
WORK EXPERIENCE
Simmons School of Nursing and Health Sciences
300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 521-2084
Adjunct Faculty – Section Instructor
I teach Advanced Pharmacology for Nurse Practitioner students in an online format.
Banner University Medical Center
South Campus
2800 E. Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 874-2000
Full-time RN in the adult ICU
Hired 7/8/2014
Manager – Globert Empedrad, RN
Office – 520-874-2087
Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
1700 Medical Center Parkway
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
PRN Registered Nurse: Currently I work 1 – 2 days a week in the Critical Care Unit.
Manager – Benita Gibson, RN
Hired 7/15/2013
615-396-4100
Middle Tennessee State University
1301 E Main Street, Box 81
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Assistant Professor: School of Nursing
Hired: 8/1/2011 to present
(615) 898-2437
Responsibilities: Currently I teach clinical pharmacology for undergraduate nursing students &
pharmacotherapeutics for graduate nursing students, research for both undergraduate and
graduate student, Adult Health Medical-Surgical clinical, and pathophysiology. I serve on
multiple committees including admissions, student services, and global initiatives committee
faculty advisor.
Pima Medical Institute
3350 E. Grant Road
Tucson, AZ 85716
Nursing Program Director
Hired: 1/7/08 – 8/22/08
Nursing Associate Director
Supervisor – Jeannine Hayduk
520-318-2214
Hired: 8/27/08 – 8/2011
Associate Program Director-7/3/10
Responsibilities: I created new Associate Degree – Registered Nurse program and functioned in
multiple roles as administrator and educator. Initially this included working with the state of
Arizona Board of Nursing to create a new nursing program. I guided the build-out of the nursing
lab, purchased all of the equipment, established all of the clinical learning sites for students, and
admitted the first class.
The University of Arizona College of Nursing 1305 N. Martin
P.O. Box 210203
Tucson, AZ 85721-0203
Clinical Assistant Professor
February 2004 to January 2008
Supervisor: Ki Moore, DNS, RN
(520) 626-6205
Responsibilities: Taught Critical Care Concepts & Critical Care Clinical fourth semester
undergraduate nursing students, Advanced Health Assessment and Care of Chronic Illness for
Nurse Practitioners program online course.
University Medical Center
1501 N. Campbell Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85721
Faculty per diem RN 5E ICU
Supervisor: Amy Valencia, RN
(520) 694-6348
Critical Care RN
Northwest Medical Center 6200 N. LaCholla Boulevard
Tucson, Az 85741
Intensive Care Unit: Staff RN
Manager: Lynne Brooks, RN
(520) 469-8245
Critical Care RN
Tucson Medical Center 5301 E. Grant Rd.
Tucson, Az. 85712
Intensive Care Unit: Staff RN
Supervisor: Sue Kroeger, RN, MSN
(520) 324-1587 pager: 498-5997 10/21/02 – 2/2004
Critical Care, Trauma, Neuro RN
Veterans Administration Hospital 3400 Lebanon Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 893-1360 ext. 3258, Victor Tiller, Manager
Staff Respiratory Therapist12/99 to 10/7/02
Centennial Medical Center
2300 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 342-5900, David Jarvis M.D. (as reference)
Clinical Coordinator for Respiratory Department 12/97 to 12/98
Middle Tennessee Medical Center
400 Highland Avenue, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 849-4100
Night shift supervisor for Respiratory Department 8/97-12/97
Select Specialty Hospital
2021 Church Street, Suite 202, Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 284-4599, Stephen Heyman M.D. (as reference)
Staff Respiratory Therapist 9/95-8/97
PRESENTATIONS
The Lived Experiences of Masters Prepared Academic Nurse Educators.
Abstract presented at Sigma Theta Tau International Region 8 Conference
Union University School of Nursing, Jackson TN, March 31, 2012.
This presentation concerned the methodology and purpose for exploring experiences masters-
prepared academic nurse educators were having in relation to the decision-making process about
whether or not to pursue doctoral education.
PUBLICATIONS
Williamson, P. (2013). The lived experience of masters-prepared academic nurse educators
decision-making process for pursuing doctoral education. (Order No. 3558252, Capella
University). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, 105.
RESEARCH
Protocol Title: “A Qualitative Longitudinal Exploration of the Lived Experiences of
Baccalaureate Nursing Students through the Course of Their Education.” Current study now in
semester of a five semester program.
Global Service Learning: Currently writing an article for journal submission. The article is a
qualitative method presenting student experiences on a service learning trip to Guatemala in May
of 2013.
SERVICE
Education Abroad: A program I established in Guatemala providing medical and nursing
services to the under-served Mayan population. While in Guatemala I provided primary care
along with another nurse practitioner, seeing as many as 50 patients each per day for a week. I
worked with the office of education abroad and International Affairs at Middle Tennessee State
University as well as multiple NGO’s raising support for the project.
Middle Tennessee State University: Chair of the Admissions Committee for the School of
Nursing.
Middle Tennessee State University: Member of the University Curriculum Committee.
Service Learning Abroad to Guatemala: I accompanied students to Guatemala in May, 2013to
provide medical nursing care to underserved Mayan communities.
Central Tennessee Chapter of the American Assembly for Men in Nursing
President: 2010 -2013
Tennessee Nurses Association
District 15: Vice President 2014
Sigma Theta Tau International
Xi Alpha Chapter: Leadership Succession Chair 2010 – 2014
PROJECTS
NIH Pain Consortium: Centers of Excellence in Pain Education.
Altarum Institute/Palladian Partners: Request for Proposal (RFP)
Submitted through the Office of Research Services Middle Tennessee State
University, March 16, 2012. The request for initiating a center was denied.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Globert Empadrad, RN
Nursing Manager
Intensive Care Unit
Banner University Medical Center
520-874-2087
Rachel Morales, RN
Nurse Educatorr
Banner University Medical Center
520 310-3684
Afshin Sam, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
The University of Arizona
520 626-6114
