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Shelitha R. Campbell

Assistant Professor Director/PI - Nursing Workforce Diversity Grant (HRSA) DNP, MSN, BSN, APRN, FNP-BC, PHN, HMCT

Programs and Courses Taught

N601 Integrating Evidence Practice 

N619 Pathophysiology 

N626 Theoretical Foundations 

N676 Chronic Care Management 

N671L Advanced Health Assessment Lab 

N678L Advanced Practicum I 

N679L Advanced Practicum II 

680L Advanced Practicum III 

N7xx DNP Project Chair

About Me

As an Oakland native, born, raised, and still living in this vibrant community with my family, I am deeply committed to advancing the rich legacy of social justice, empowerment, and resilience that defines our city. Oakland's diversity inspires my work and underscores the importance of health equity and community-driven change. Guided by Maya Angelou’s words, "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better," I am a lifelong learner whose educational journey has led me to academia as an educator. I am passionate about empowering community members, patients and students to advocate for themselves—whether in pursuit of better health or greater knowledge— to foster meaningful, lasting impact.

Education

I received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of San Francisco in 1997, Masters of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from San Francisco State University in 2003, and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Loyola University, New Orleans in 2016.

Teaching Interests

Adolescent health 

Health Equity Nursing 

Research 

Population 

Health 

Vulnerable Populations

Scholarly Interests

Advancing the health of young African - American girls

Social Justice

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Health Equity 

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

American Association of Nurse Practitioners 

Bay Area Black Nurses Association 

California Association of Nurse Practitioners 

DNPs of Color 

National League for Nursing

Community Service

Co-Founder and CEO of a 501c3 public benefited non-profit organization serving Oakland and the Bay Area, called A Sista’s Touch (AST). The mission of AST is to cultivate and celebrate Black Excellence through the personal and professional inspirations of African American women across all generations in the community; with a foundational focus on our adolescent girls. Creator and Curator of the C.A.R.E. Symposium, LLC., an educational forum designed to foster a C.A.R.E. mentality and promote health equity on matters vital to the community by addressing systemic disparities.

Honors & Awards

2024 Bay Black Nurses Association - Flo Stroud Award 

2024 Alameda County Supervisor, Lena Tam, District 3 - Outstanding Black Achiever 

2024 AACN Innovations IN Professional Nursing Education Award as part of the Human Trafficking Prevention and Response Education Program (HT P.R.EP.) Taskforce