Shirley Smoyak

Shirley Smoyak
EducationRutgers University (Ph.D.)
Known forEditor-in-chief, Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
AwardsLiving Legend, American Academy of Nursing
Scientific career
FieldsNursing
InstitutionsRutgers University

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] In 2011 she was awarded Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Nursing.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Alumni: Smoyak, Shirley A." Rutgers University. Retrieved November 28, 2014.
  2. ^ a b "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.
  4. ^ "RCN Fellows and Honorary Fellows | Royal College of Nursing". The Royal College of Nursing. Retrieved 2024-05-02.