Dr. Teresa Linck

Education/Degrees:

• PhD in Nursing 2018 – Augusta University
• Masters of Science in Nursing 2011 – Augusta University
• Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering 1983 – North Carolina State University

Honors/Awards:

• Marlene Rosenkoetter Research Award – May 2018
• Beta Omicron Research Grant Award – March 2017
• Vickie A. and Clinton E. Lambert Nursing Scholarship – April 2017
• Robert Wood Johnson Scholarship for New Careers in nursing – August 2010
• Medical College of Georgia Health Scholarship – August 2011
• Graduated with Distinction with my PhD – May 2018

Memberships:

• Phi Kappa Pi
• Sigma Theta Tau – current secretary for the Beta Omicron Chapter
• National Society for Leadership and Success
• Georgia Association for Nursing Education
• International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses

When I’m away from the classroom, I enjoy:

• Teaching and participating in Group Fitness classes
• Playing competitive tennis
• Enjoying the beach – especially Atlantic Beach in Florida

Research Interests:

• Mental health and adolescents (focus on depression)
• Physical activity and mental health

Scholarly Work and Publications:

• Published dissertation in ProQuest

What courses do you teach at TFC?

• Pharmacology and pathophysiology
• Mental Health Nursing
• Assist with several other nursing courses

When did you begin teaching at TFC?

• 2018

People might be interested to know:

• I am half Japanese
• My father served in the Air Force so we moved around quite often
• My only son is a professional musician

What is your favorite aspect of teaching at TFC?

• The Christian environment and the wonderful students, faculty, and staff. I am especially blessed by my peers in the nursing program.

Favorite verse/quote:

• Deuteronomy 31:6