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Sharron Rushton

Associate Clinical Professor in the School of Nursing
School of Nursing
Box 3322 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
307 Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


Sharron "Shari" Rushton, DNP, MS, RN, CCM, CNE joined the Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) faculty in 2011.  She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Iowa, a Master of Biomedical Science in Physiology from the Mayo Graduate School, and both an Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice from DUSON. Her scholarly interests include translation of evidence in practice, care coordination/case management, population health, interprofessional education, and educational strategies. She teaches population health across graduate programs and evidence-based practice in the MSN Core.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Clinical Professor in the School of Nursing · 2023 - Present School of Nursing

Recent Publications


Social determinants of health and patient outcomes in Long-term Acute Care Hospitals: A scoping review.

Journal Article PloS one · January 2026 IntroductionLong-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs) are certified acute care facilities specifically designed to provide continuous specialized care and extended recovery for patients with chronic critical illness. LTACHs have high mortality rates ... Full text Cite

Experiences Receiving and Delivering Virtual Health Care For Women: Qualitative Evidence Synthesis.

Journal Article J Med Internet Res · May 15, 2025 BACKGROUND: Persisting sex- and gender-based disparities in access to high-quality, personalized health care in the United States can lead to devastating outcomes with long-lasting consequences. Strategic use of virtual resources could expand equitable hea ... Full text Link to item Cite

An Evidence Map of the Women Veterans' Health Literature, 2016 to 2023: A Systematic Review.

Journal Article JAMA Netw Open · April 1, 2025 IMPORTANCE: Women veterans are the fastest-growing veteran subpopulation in the US. Women veterans often experience military service-related health issues in addition to conditions common to all women. Because women veterans are more likely to receive care ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Transforming Healthcare through Enhanced Clinical Training Teams

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMember, Planning Committee · Awarded by Health Resources and Service Administration · 2016 - 2022

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Education


Duke University, School of Nursing · 2016 D.N.P.
Duke University · 2002 M.S.N.