Associate Dean of Research
Associate Dean of Faculty & Staff Development
Tenured Associate Professor
Ware-Rhaney Building, Suite 103-E

Dr. Lisa H. Gardner is a tenured Associate Professor and dual Associate Dean for Research
and Faculty & Staff Development at Florida A&M University School of Nursing. A nationally
certified Family Nurse Practitioner, she is committed to advancing public health,
health promotion, and student success through evidence-based teaching and leadership.
With a strong background in academic assessment and program development, Dr. Gardner
played a pivotal role in implementing the Nuventive course assessment module to improve
learning outcomes and licensure exam performance. She has served on multiple university
and school committees and is deeply involved in supporting faculty and student advancement
through scholarship, mentorship, and innovation.

- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Family Nurse Practitioner, Florida State University
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Florida A&M University

- Illness Prevention and Health Promotion
- Adolescent Male and Female Sexual Health
- Young Adults Sexual Behaviors and Self-Esteem
- Nursing Education Assessment

Dr. Gardner has taught across both undergraduate and graduate programs, including:
- NUR 4828 – Professional Career Development
- NUR 3805 – Transition to Professional Nursing
- NUR 4671/4671L – Promoting the Health of Populations & Clinical
- NUR 3064/3064L/3065L – Health Assessment & Lab
- NUR 3133L – Nursing Care of Children: Clinical Foundations of Clinical Practice
- NGR 6201L – Primary Care for Adults I: Practicum
- NGR 5003L – Advanced Health Assessment Practicum
- NGR 5742 – Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse in Health Promotion
- NUR 4635 – Community Health Practicum