Tarah Nelson, PhD, FNP-C

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About Tarah Nelson

Dr. Nelson’s research is focused on promoting cardiometabolic health equity. As a postdoctoral associate, she is currently working with Dr. Lisa Scarton to examine cardiometabolic control indicators and medication adherence among American Indian adults with type 2 diabetes.

Board Certifications

• Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP)

  AANP

Research Profile

Areas of Interest

• Cardiometabolic Disease
• Chronic diseases prevention
• Health Equity
• Health disparities and Social determinants of health

Publications

Academic Articles

Grants

1. Geographic disparities of postpartum care among individuals with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and gestational diabetes

   January 1–June 8, 2025

   Role:

   Principal Investigator

   Funding:

   SIGMA THETA TAU ALPHA THETA CHAPTER

Education

1. PhD – Nursing

   2023 University of Florida

2. Graduate Certificate in Public Health

   2021 University of Florida

3. MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner

   2018 University of Colorado

4. BSN – Accelerated

   2013 University of Sioux Falls

Contact Details

Emails:

Business:

ruca@ufl.edu

Addresses:

Business Mailing:

PO Box 100197
GAINESVILLE FL 32610

Business Street:

1225 CENTER DR
GAINESVILLE FL 32610