Virginia Strong, EdD, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC, CHSE
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner Program Coordinator
Biography
Virginia “Ginger” brings to FSC over 30 years of nursing experience and over 15 years of teaching experience. She has practiced as an RN in all levels of acuity and as a family nurse practitioner she focuses on the primary care setting. Ginger’s research focus is in area of simulation-based education, primarily the use of simulation in graduate level nursing courses and the effective use of pre-briefing techniques.
Education
- EdD Southern Connecticut State University, Doctor of Education in Nursing, 2022
- Post Master’s Certificate, Southern Connecticut State University, Family Nurse Practitioner, 2012
- MSN, University of Hartford, Master of Nursing, Nursing Education, 2007
- BSN, Central Connecticut State University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2003
- ADN, Salve Regina University, Associate of Science in Nursing, 1994
Interests
Personally, Ginger loves her family, her dog, and anything outdoors. She enjoys hiking, camping, but most of all gardening.
Awards
- Leadership Excellence Award (Nominee), Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL, 2024
- Outstanding Service Award (Nominee), Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL, 2024
- Faculty Excellence in Teaching (Nominee), Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL, 2024
- Inspiring Yale Award, Yale University, New Haven, CT, 2018