University of Phoenix College of Nursing Faculty Leadership Selected for Prestigious Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® Program
April 19 2024 - 3:00PM
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Fellows program recognizes Dr. Jones’
exceptional leadership in education, research, policy and
practice
University of Phoenix is pleased to share that College of
Nursing faculty Sun Jones, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, who serves as the
Systematic Plan for Evaluation and Curriculum Evaluator, has been
selected for the 2024 Fellows of the American Association of Nurse
Practitioners (FNAAP) program. The American Association of Nurse
Practitioners® (AANP) recognizes the outstanding achievements and
exemplary service of 33 AANP members who have been accepted into
the prestigious FAANP program.
Practicing in 22 U.S. states, the select nurse practitioner (NP)
leaders will be inducted on June 27 at the 2024 AANP National
Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. The new Fellows will join an
elite and diverse group of 942 NPs who make a positive and profound
impact on national and global health.
“It is an honor to be inducted into the Fellows of the American
Association of Nurse Practitioners,” states Jones. “This
recognition means so much to me, not only as a professional, but
because it highlights the unwavering support of our College of
Nursing leaders and faculty. As a Fellow, I am privileged to
represent the University of Phoenix and contribute to the
advancement of nurse practitioners.”
The selection process for Fellows is rigorous and requires
successful applicants to meet requirements in the areas listed
below:
- Research Investigator led research, translational
research and evaluative research with a focus on NPs and their
practice. Extensive practice-based outcome research.
Accomplishments documented could include the number of grants,
awards, publications, and other dissemination activities.
- Clinical Practice Development of models to influence
population health, establishing community-based programs
contributing to local community needs, entrepreneurial activities
associated with program development or non-traditional practice
sites, and influencing professional evidence-based practice
standards.
- Education Teaching innovations or presentations and
curriculum development, or NP educational strategies influencing
outcomes.
- Policy Involvement in local, regional, national and
international issues, including exemplary service to professional
organizations, and interacting with policy or decision-makers that
affect health policy.
In addition to meeting the requirements above, candidates for
the FAANP must secure an invitation to apply from a primary sponsor
and an endorsement to apply from a secondary sponsor. Dr. Jones was
sponsored by Katherine (Kathy) Kenny, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
Associate Dean of the Academic Enterprise at Edson College of
Nursing and Health Innovation at Arizona State University, and
Evelyn L Cesarotti, PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP.
According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners,
the FAANP program is dedicated to the global advancement of nurse
practitioners (NPs) and the high-quality health care NPs deliver.
Comprised of recognized NP leaders who have made outstanding
contributions to NP education, policy, clinical practice or
research, the Fellows work toward furthering the NP role,
developing NP leaders of the future and enhancing AANP's
mission.
“The College of Nursing congratulates Dr. Sun Jones on her
induction into the Fellows of the American Association of Nurse
Practitioners,” shares Raelene Brooks, Ph.D., RN, dean of College
of Nursing at University of Phoenix. “Dr. Jones exemplifies the
spirit of a servant leader, deeply dedicated to fostering community
health and well-being. Her induction into this prestigious
fellowship is a testament to her exceptional contributions, and we
are honored to celebrate her remarkable achievement."
Jones is an esteemed bilingual family nurse practitioner who has
served her Korean community for over 23 years. She holds a Doctor
of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree and a Master of Science in Nursing
(MSN) in Family Nurse Practitioner from Arizona State University.
Jones serves as Systematic Program and Curriculum Evaluator and an
interim Program Chair for the Family Nurse Practitioner program,
and as associate faculty. Her contributions extend beyond academia;
she is a contributing author to the book, Journey to Equity:
Strengthening the Profession of Nursing, and presents at various
conferences.
A dedicated mentor, Jones guides FNP students and has received
accolades for her preceptorship. Committed to community health, she
founded the Arizona Korean Nurses Association in 2010 and the
Korean American Nurses Foundation in 2021, focusing on the Asian
and Pacific Islander communities' well-being. Her leadership and
volunteer efforts were recognized with awards, including a
commendation from the Arizona Governor for her role in COVID-19
vaccination clinics, which reached thousands of minority community
members. Jones was the recipient of the March of Dimes HEROES IN
ACTION Leadership Award in 2022. In 2024, Jones was selected to
co-present, alongside other leaders from the University of Phoenix
College of Nursing, during a prestigious podium presentation at the
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Diversity
Symposium.
Jones has been a faculty member with the University of Phoenix
since 2011.
Learn more here about the College of Nursing at University of
Phoenix.
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Michele Mitchum University of Phoenix
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