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Deborah Horton, Ph.D., RN, MPH, PHNA - BC

Assistant Professor; RN to BSN Program Option Coordinator


Education

  • Ph.D., Nursing, Duquesne University
  • M.P.H., Community Health, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ÖÆƬ³§
  • M.S.N., ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ÖÆƬ³§
  • B.S.N., Maryville University

Research Interests

Horton's research interests involve disaster preparedness, school preparedness, and planning for infectious disease outbreaks.

Publications and Media Placements

Honors and Awards

  • Epsilon Phi Chapter Doctoral Student Research Award, 2022
  • Daisy Award Nominee, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ÖÆƬ³§, 2022
  • Trudy Busch Valentine Faculty Excellence Award, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ÖÆƬ³§, 2022
  • Trudy Busch Valentine Faculty Excellence Award, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ÖÆƬ³§, 2021
  • Mae J Hamilton Nursing Excellence Award, Delta Lambda Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, 2021
  • Daisy Award Nominee ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ÖÆƬ³§, 2021
  • St. Louis Magazine Excellence in Nursing Award – Community Care, 2021
  • St. Louis Magazine Excellence in Nursing Nominee, 2018
  • St. Louis Magazine Excellence in Nursing Nominee, 2017
  • Missouri Public Health Association W. Scott Johnson Award Nominee, 2017
  • Region C Metro Preparedness Volunteer of the Year, 2015
  • St. Louis Housing Authority Dedicated Service Award, 2015
  • St. Louis Magazine Excellence in Nursing Award Finalist, 2012
  • Lindbergh Leader Award, 2012

Professional Organizations and Associations

  • Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, Delta Lamda Chapter, 2009 - present
  • Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, Epsilon Phi Chapter, 2018 - present
  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, 2018 - present
  • National RN Baccalaureate Faculty Forum - Director's Advisory Committee, 2024 - present
  • Missouri Immunization Coalition, 2019 - present
  • Missouri Advisory Committee on Childhood Immunizations, Eastern District Representative, 2018 - present
  • St. Louis County Medical Reserve Corps, 2006 - present