Angela Frederick Amar
PhD RN ANEF FAAN
Erline Perkins McGriff Professor
Dean
angela.amar@nyu.edu
1 212 998 5303
433 FIRST AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10010
United States
Angela Frederick Amar's additional information
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Angela Frederick Amar, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, is dean of New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing and Erline Perkins McGriff Professor of Nursing.
Prior to her appointment as dean in August 2023, Dr. Amar was a tenured faculty member at Emory University and Boston College. Most recently, she was the dean of the School of Nursing at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. While at UNLV, Dr. Amar’s innovative approach and focus on advancing strategic priorities have led to growth in student enrollment across academic programs, recruitment of quality and diverse faculty and staff, greater financial stability through revenue-generating activities, and increased ranking and stature of the school, faculty, and students.
Dr. Amar was named a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing in 2010 and is a fellow in the Academy of Nursing Education (2016), and a distinguished fellow in the International Association of Forensic Nursing (2010). She was in the inaugural cohort of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Nurse Faculty Scholar program (2008-2010) and the AACN Wharton Executive Leadership program.
As a leading scholar in gender-based violence, Dr. Amar’s research has influenced the direction of campus policy nationally. Dr. Amar is also a leader in nursing education regarding violence and forensic nursing. Dr. Amar is also recognized for her efforts to advance diversity in nursing leadership across organizations and institutions and is a highly sought-after speaker and media guest.
Dr. Amar’s work has been widely recognized for the many contributions she has made. This includes the Nursing Leader Award from the Asian American group and the Las Vegas Indian Chamber of Commerce (2022) and the People’s Choice Outstanding Dean and Leader from the Nevada Nurses Association (2021). Her 2016 book on forensic nursing received gold and bronze awards from AJN. The Nursing Network on Violence Against Women International awarded her the Excellence in Practice and Policy award (2015).
Dr. Amar currently serves on the board of directors of the American Academy of Nursing, chairs the government affairs committee for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, and is a member of the finance committee of the National League for Nursing.
Dr. Amar holds a Ph.D. from the University at Pennsylvania School of Nursing and a master’s and bachelor’s degrees in nursing from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center.
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PhD, University of Pennsylvania School of NursingMN in Psychiatric and Community Mental Health Nursing; Curriculum and Instruction, Louisiana State University Medical Center, School of NursingBSN, Louisiana State University Medical Center, School of Nursing
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Forensic nursingNursing education
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American Academy of NursingAmerican Association of Colleges of NursingNational League for Nursing
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Faculty Honors Awards
Nursing Leader Award, Asian American Group and Las Vegas India Chamber of Commerce (2022)People’s Choice Outstanding Dean, Nevada Nurses Association (2021)Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society membership (2021)American Association of Colleges of Nursing Wharton Executive Leadership program. University of Pennsylvania (2018)Lillian Sholtis Brunner Award for Innovative Practice in Nursing, Alumni Award, University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing (2017)Academy of Nursing Education Fellow, National League for Nursing (2016)AJN Book of the Year Awards -Gold and Bronze Award for: A Practical Guide to Forensic Nursing (2016)Excellence in Practice and Policy Award, Nursing Network on Violence Against Women International (2015)Public Voices Fellow, Emory University & Op-Ed Project (2013) (2014)Nurse of the Year, Behavioral Health, March of Dimes Georgia (2013)Writing Award for Excellence in Nursing Research, Journal of Forensic Nursing (2011)Wye Faculty Seminar participant, The Aspen Institute (2011)Fellow, American Academy of Nursing (2010)Distinguished Fellow, International Association of Forensic Nurses (2010)Excellence in Nursing Award, New England Regional Black Nurses Association (2008)Faculty Fellow, Community Research, and Learning Network. Washington, DC (2006)Nurse Faculty Scholar, Inaugural Cohort, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (2008-2011) -
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Publications
Coping with stalking
AbstractAmar, A. F., & Alexy, E. M. (2010). (Vols. 31, Issue 1, pp. 8-14). 10.3109/01612840903225602AbstractStalking is a serious public health and societal concern affecting the college population. Although numerous studies illustrate the physical and mental effects of stalking, literature addressing how individuals cope with this phenomenon is lacking. The purpose of this study was to describe stalking experiences of college students and the coping strategies used to manage stalking. In this descriptive study, 262 college students completed an online survey that included a stalking questionnaire and coping survey. Slightly more than one-fourth of the sample (n=69) reported experiencing stalking victimization. Results indicated that the most common coping strategies employed were: ignoring the problem, minimizing the problem, distancing, detaching or depersonalizing, using verbal escape tactics, attempting to end the relationship, controlling the interaction, and restricting accessibility. Implications for refining current practice and research on coping strategies and stalking are suggested.Lessons from families and communities about interpersonal violence, victimization, and seeking help
AbstractAmar, A. F., Bess, R., & Stockbridge, J. (2010). (Vols. 6, Issues 3, pp. 110-120). 10.1111/j.1939-3938.2010.01076.xAbstractDespite significant incidence and physical and mental health consequences, most college-age women do not tell anyone about experiences of interpersonal violence. Limited research explores the sociocultural context of seeking help related to violence in young women. The overall purpose of this research was to understand socially and culturally relevant factors associated with violence help seeking in college women. Eight focus groups were held with 64 participants. Narrative analysis was the primary method of analysis. Four qualitative categories emerged from the data: " Learning from one's mother" ; " We're strong women; we fight" ; " We didn't talk about it" ; and " Where I'm from." Findings suggest that help seeking is influenced by the messages from and experiences of mothers and extended family members. An understanding of familial and cultural determinants of help seeking is essential for relevant and effective prevention efforts.Towards innovation and a partnership future for mental health nursing
AbstractProcter, N., & Amar, A. F. (2010). (Vols. 34, Issues 2, pp. 131-133). 10.1080/10376178.2010.11002419Abstract~Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior to reporting of forced sex by African-American college women.
AbstractAmar, A. F. (2009). (Vols. 20, Issues 2, pp. 13-19).AbstractForced sex is a public health issue affecting many college women. Despite physical and mental health consequences, and multiple prevention programs on college campuses, most sexual violence goes unreported (Fisher, Daigle, Cullen, & Turner, 2003). The purpose of this research was to determine the significant attitudes and beliefs that are associated with reporting of forced sexual experiences. Guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), the study used a predictive exploratory design to explore the association of intention to report forced sex with attitudes and beliefs (Ajzen, 1991). A convenience sample of 144 African-American women who were attending a private college in the south completed a survey. Women who expressed more favorable attitudes towards reporting, perceived reporting as being supported by important referents, and perceived more control over reporting, reported stronger intentions to report forced sex. The analysis supported the utility of TPB in predicting the intention to report forced sex by African-American college women. Theoretically significant and clinically relevant prevention strategies should incorporate important referents, address salient beliefs, and determine ways to increase perceived behavioral control.The intersection of violence, crime, and mental health
AbstractAmar, A. F., & Clements, P. T. (2009). (Vols. 14, Issues 6, pp. 410-412). 10.1177/1078390308327508Abstract~Toto rides again : Evaluating the evidence
AbstractClements, P. T., & Amar, A. F. (2009). (Vols. 5, Issues 3, pp. 185-188). 10.1111/j.1939-3938.2009.01052.xAbstract~African-American college women's perceptions of resources and barriers when reporting forced sex.
AbstractAmar, A. F. (2008). (Vols. 19, Issues 2, pp. 35-41).AbstractForced sex is both a public health and a social issue that affects many college women. Despite physical and mental health consequences and the multiple prevention programs on college campuses, most sexual violence goes unreported (Fisher, Daigle, Cullen, & Turner, 2003). The purpose of this research was to explore college women's perceptions of campus resources and to determine the perceived barriers to reporting sexual violence. After IRB approval, African-American women (N = 144) who attend a private college in the south completed a researcher-developed survey. Findings included percentages of reporting sexual violence to campus health, student services, and campus security. Significant factors that were associated with reporting sexual violence included having injuries, if they were drinking at the time, having a designated person on campus to handle sexual assault, having time to go to the authorities, and the perception of how one would be treated. Reporting of forced sex is necessary so that individuals have access to resources and support. Prevention strategies can include education that targets significant perceptions of resources and the elimination or minimization of barriers.Global voices on gender-based violence.
AbstractAmar, A. F., Stockbridge, J., & Bess, R. (2008). (Vols. 4, Issues 4, pp. 182-184). 10.1111/j.1939-3938.2008.00030.xAbstract~Successful links for electronic surveys.
AbstractAmar, A. F., & Frederick Amar, A. (2008). (Vols. 4, Issues 3, pp. 138-140). 10.1111/j.1939-3938.2008.00022.xAbstract~Toto's guide to reading and using research manuscripts for forensic nursing practice.
AbstractAmar, A. F., & Clements, P. T. (2008). (Vols. 4, Issue 1, pp. 49-51). 10.1111/j.1939-3938.2008.00008.xAbstract~ -
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