Allison Ferro

Professional Summary:

Dr. Allison Ferro is a registered professional nurse and an Assistant Professor at the MHA/MBA Army Baylor Graduate Program starting in 2023. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Master of Science in Health Care Administration, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science. Dr. Ferro is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Nurse Corps, serving since 2008 in various clinical, administrative, and leadership roles.

Dr. Ferro is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a Board-Certified Nurse Executive. Her research experience includes: health systems, COVID-19, Post-Traumatic Growth, and combat casualty care.

Education:

• 2023 – PhD in Nursing Science, The University of Texas at Austin, TX
• 2015 – Master of Science in Health Administration, Trident University International, CA
• 2008 – Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Molloy University, NY

Courses:

• HCA 5389 – Population Health and Homeland Security
• HCA 5306 – Current Issues in Healthcare Quality

Research Interests:

• Improving Combat Casualty Care
• Post-Traumatic Growth in Nurses
• International Nursing Collaboratives
• Career Development Relationships

Professional Affiliations:

• Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society of Nursing (2020-Present)
• American College of Healthcare Executives (2017-Present)
• Army Nurse Corps Association (2011-Present)

Selected Publications:

• Ferro, A. L., Swiger, P. A., & Yoder, L. H. (2024). The relationship between managerial coaching and role ambiguity among nurses in the military health system. Nursing Outlook, 72(3), 102149.
• Ferro, A. L., & Yoder, L. H. (2024). A scoping review of graduate nurses’ education and use of QSEN competencies. Military Medicine, 189(Supplement_1), 45-50.
• Yoder, L. H., Ferro, A. L., & Rivers, F. (2023). Post traumatic growth among military enroute care nurses: A secondary analysis. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing 45, 139-175.Yoder, L. H., Ferro, A. L., & Rivers, F. (2023). Post traumatic growth among military enroute care nurses: A secondary analysis. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing 45, 139-175.
• Barr, S., Ferro, A., & Prion, S. (2019). An innovative academic-practice partnership to enhance the development and training of military nurses. Journal of Professional Nursing, 35(5), 369-378.
• Ferro, A., Mullens, K., & Randall, S. (2014). Decreasing Inpatient Length of Stay at a Military Medical Treatment Facility. Nursing Clinics of North America, 49(3), 309-320.