Shirley Smoyak

Shirley Smoyak
Education Rutgers University (Ph.D.)
Known for Editor-in-chief, Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
Awards Living Legend, American Academy of Nursing
Scientific career
Fields Nursing
Institutions Rutgers University
Influences Hildegard Peplau

Shirley A. Smoyak is a nurse and academic who has had a significant impact on the field of psychiatric nursing.

Biography

After earning bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing and a doctorate in sociology, Smoyak became a faculty member at Rutgers University. She has taught courses both in nursing and in the social sciences. She has been the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services since 1981. Smoyak was appointed to oversee reform efforts at Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital in New Jersey.[1] Some of her most recent research examines the effects of energy drinks on college students.[2]

Smoyak received the 2011 Award for Distinguished Service from the American Psychiatric Nurses Association.[2] She was designated a Living Legend of the American Academy of Nursing in 2004.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Alumni: Smoyak, Shirley A." Rutgers University. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Shirley Smoyak, RN, PhD, FAAN: 2011 Award for Distinguished Service". American Psychiatric Nurses Association. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Academy Living Legends". American Academy of Nursing. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
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