Ann B. Hamric

About the Author

Ann B. Hamric, PhD, RN, FAAN, is a distinguished nurse scientist and educator with over four decades of experience in advanced practice nursing. She has dedicated her career to bridging clinical practice, research, and policy to enhance patient care and professional development in healthcare. As a professor emerita at the University of Virginia School of Nursing, Hamric has mentored countless nurses and contributed to the evolution of the field through her innovative approaches to ethical decision-making and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her work emphasizes integrative models that empower advanced practice nurses to lead in complex healthcare environments, fostering evidence-based practices that improve outcomes for diverse patient populations. Hamric's insights continue to shape nursing education and practice worldwide.