Patricia M. Davidson PhD, MEd, RN, FAAN

Dr. Patricia Davidson is the Dean of the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. A former Director of the Centre for Cardiovascular and Chronic Care at the University of Technology Sydney [Australia] and Professor of Cardiovascular Nursing Research at St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Dr. Davidson has an established program of research in supporting individuals living with chronic conditions and developing innovative models of transitional care. A primary objective of her work has been to improve the cardiovascular health of underserved populations through the development of innovative, acceptable, and sustainable initiatives within Australia and beyond. She is a Fellow of the Australian College of Nursing, Fellow of the American Heart Association, Fellow of the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association and Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. She is Counsel General of the International Council on Women's Health Issues and actively involved in the international activities of Sigma Theta Tau International.