Angela Frederick Amar

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Angela Frederick Amar

ANEF FAAN PhD RN

Erline Perkins McGriff Professor
Dean

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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. 

Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2003)
M.N. Louisiana State University Medical Center, School of Nursing, New Orleans, Louisiana (Psychiatric and Community Mental Health Nursing; Curriculum and Instruction) (1992)
B.S.N. Louisiana State University Medical Center, School of Nursing, New Orleans, Louisiana (1987)

American Academy of Nursing
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
National League for Nursing

Nursing Leader Award, Asian American Group and Las Vegas India Chamber of Commerce (2022)
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society membership (2021)
People’s Choice Outstanding Dean, Nevada Nurses Association (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)
AJN Book of the Year Awards -Gold and Bronze Award for: A Practical Guide to Forensic Nursing (2016)
Academy of Nursing Education Fellow, National League for 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)
Wye Faculty Seminar participant, The Aspen Institute (2011)
Writing Award for Excellence in Nursing Research, Journal of Forensic Nursing (2011)
Distinguished Fellow, International Association of Forensic Nurses (2010)
Fellow, American Academy of Nursing (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)

Towards innovation and a partnership future for mental health nursing

Procter, N., & Amar, A. F. (2010). Contemporary Nurse, 34(2), 131-133. 10.1080/10376178.2010.11002419

Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior to reporting of forced sex by African-American college women.

Amar, A. F. (2009). Journal of National Black Nurses’ Association : JNBNA, 20(2), 13-19.
Abstract
Abstract
Forced 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

Amar, A. F., & Clements, P. T. (2009). Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 14(6), 410-412. 10.1177/1078390308327508

Toto rides again: Evaluating the evidence

Clements, P. T., & Amar, A. F. (2009). Journal of Forensic Nursing, 5(3), 185-188. 10.1111/j.1939-3938.2009.01052.x

African-American college women's perceptions of resources and barriers when reporting forced sex.

Amar, A. F. (2008). Journal of National Black Nurses’ Association : JNBNA, 19(2), 35-41.
Abstract
Abstract
Forced 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.

Amar, A. F., Stockbridge, J., & Bess, R. (2008). Journal of Forensic Nursing, 4(4), 182-184. 10.1111/j.1939-3938.2008.00030.x

Successful links for electronic surveys.

Frederick Amar, A. (2008). Journal of Forensic Nursing, 4(3), 138-140. 10.1111/j.1939-3938.2008.00022.x

Toto's guide to reading and using research manuscripts for forensic nursing practice.

Amar, A. F., & Clements, P. T. (2008). Journal of Forensic Nursing, 4(1), 49-51. 10.1111/j.1939-3938.2008.00008.x

Violence education in nursing: critical reflection on victims' stories.

Amar, A. F. (2008). Journal of Forensic Nursing, 4(1), 12-18. 10.1111/j.1939-3938.2008.00002.x
Abstract
Abstract
Violence against women is a major public health concern. This paper describes an educational strategy to increase nursing students' understanding of the experience of violence and to foster recognition and intervention with victims of violence. Students in an elective course were asked to critically reflect on the personal stories of victims/survivors of violence. The assignment provided four learning opportunities that include examination of societal myths on sexual victimization, understanding the lived experience of the victim, exploration of personal beliefs and values, and the relationship of the individual's experience to theoretical content of the course. Students gave permission for the use of quotes from papers to illustrate the learning opportunities.

Behaviors that college women label as stalking or harassment

Amar, A. F. (2007). Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 13(4), 210-220. 10.1177/1078390307306289
Abstract
Abstract
Stalking is a significant public health and criminal justice issue. Lack of clarity exists about which behaviors constitute stalking or harassment. This study sought to understand behaviors that college women identify as stalking. Using a cor-relational design, 841 college women responded to stalking items from the National Violence Against Women Survey. Although 32% (n = 259) self-identified the experience as stalking, when a legal definition was applied, the rate of stalking identification dropped to 26% (n = 117). Specific stalking behaviors most predictive of an experience's being labeled as stalking were identified. Psychiatric nurses interact with individuals who experience stalking, which necessitates the importance of familiarity with stalking definitions.