Amy Howells PhD, CPNP-AC/PC

I began my career as a nurse in the pediatric intensive care unit in 2000. After getting some experience, I started the Master of Science program at the University of Texas Health Science Center to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I graduated in 2005 and practiced in the PICU as first an instructor, then an assistant professor for Baylor College of Medicine. I held that clinical appointment for 11 years, during which time I completed a post-master’s certificate for acute care PNP and my PhD in Nursing.

I left Houston to come to Seattle and join the faculty of the School of Nursing in 2016, in order to facilitate the creation of the acute care PNP track. I also engage in research concerning decision-making at the end of life for pediatric patients who are admitted to the PICU and participate in bioethics activities.

Education

• 2014, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, Ph.D., Nursing
• 2013, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, Post Master’s Certificate, Nursing Education
• 2008, Rush University, Chicago, Illinois, Post Master’s Certificate, Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
• 2005, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, M.S.N., Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
• 2000, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, Georgia, B.S.N

Awards and Accolades

• Member, Sigma Theta Tau

What classes do you teach?

• NURS 405
• NCLIN 801
• NCLIN 502
• I will be teaching in the Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner track

Department

Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing

Research Areas

• Innovative Interventions