Tarah Nelson, PhD, FNP-C
Postdoctoral Associate
Department:
Family, Community and Health Systems Science
Business Email:
ruca@ufl.edu
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
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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
2024
Medication Engagement, Determinants of Health, and A1C Levels Among Adults With Type 2 Diabetes within a Tribal Health System.
The science of diabetes self-management and care.
50(4):275-286
[DOI] 10.1177/26350106241259007.
[PMID] 39082085.
2023
A nurse-led intervention in patients with newly diagnosed cancer and Type 2 diabetes: A pilot randomized controlled trial feasibility study.
Cancer medicine.
12(11):12874-12880
[DOI] 10.1002/cam4.6118.
[PMID] 37212484.
2023
Association of Medication Adherence With HbA1c Control Among American Indian Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Using Tribal Health Services.
Diabetes care.
46(6):1245-1251
[DOI] 10.2337/dc22-1885.
[PMID] 37068266.
2023
Medication Adherence in American Indians With Type 2 Diabetes: An Integrative Review.
Diabetes spectrum : a publication of the American Diabetes Association.
36(2):193-200
[DOI] 10.2337/ds21-0096.
[PMID] 37193204.
2022
Medication Adherence and Cardiometabolic Control Indicators Among American Indian Adults Receiving Tribal Health Services: Protocol for a Longitudinal Electronic Health Records Study.
JMIR research protocols.
11(10)
[DOI] 10.2196/39193.
[PMID] 36279173.
Education
PhD – Nursing
2023
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University of Florida
Graduate Certificate in Public Health
2021
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University of Florida
MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner
2018
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University of Colorado
BSN – Accelerated
2013
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University of Sioux Falls
Contact Details
Emails:
- Business:
- ruca@ufl.edu
Addresses:
- Business Mailing:
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PO Box 100197
GAINESVILLE FL 32610 - Business Street:
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1225 CENTER DR
GAINESVILLE FL 32610