Mary K. Anthony, Ph.D., RN, Kent State University College of Nursing Professor Emerita and Former Associate Dean for Research, will be inducted as an American Academy of Nursing (Academy) Fellow with the 2024 cohort at the Academy’s annual Health Policy Conference this fall in Washington, D.C. The newest Fellows, selected from a competitive pool of applicants, represent 37 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and 14 countries. Recognized for her ‘substantial and sustained impact on health and health care[1],’ Anthony will join the ranks of the more than 3,000 distinguished nurse leaders worldwide.
“This is a prestigious invitation, recognizing Dr. Anthony’s contributions at the regional, national, and international level,” said Kent State University College of Nursing Dean Versie Johnson-Mallard, Ph.D., RN, APRN-BC, FAANP, FAAN. “We are very proud of Dr. Anthony’s accomplishments, and it brings me great joy to welcome her into the Academy. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor.”
Academy President Linda D. Scott, Ph.D., RN, NEA-BC, FNAP, FAAN, issued the following congratulatory statement in a press release[1]:
“I am thrilled to welcome these impressive nurse leaders into our organization. With exceptional subject matter expertise, each new Fellow will be vital to achieve the Academy’s mission of improving health and achieving health equity by impacting policy through nursing leadership, innovation, and science. Induction into the Academy represents the highest honor in nursing. Earning the FAAN (Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing) credential is a significant recognition of one’s accomplishments and signifies the future impact they will make in collaboration with their colleagues in the Academy.”
Anthony’s research focuses on models of nursing care delivery and the work environment including communication, interruptions and shared governance. Her research has been funded by federal, professional and local organizations. Anthony’s research findings have been instrumental in shaping policies on delegation for both the American Nurses Association and the National Council of the State Boards of Nursing. She has been widely cited by interdisciplinary colleagues worldwide, which has led to opportunities for Anthony to travel and provide leadership and mentorship for individuals in other countries.
“It's a real honor to be selected for this recognition as it shows the impact I’ve made on health and healthcare,” said Anthony. “I'm grateful for the people with whom I have worked and collaborated with to advance nursing science and practice. I look forward to future opportunities to further my impact by connecting with this vast network of Fellows who are each influential nurse leaders.”
Anthony served as Kent State University College of Nursing Associate Dean for Research for nearly 14 years while holding a joint appointment as Director of Research and Innovation at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center for 16 years.
She completed her Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) at St. John College, Cleveland, OH. Anthony holds her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (Ph.D.) from Case Western Reserve University.
Her affiliations include the Midwest Nursing Research Society, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma), Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science and the American Nurses Association. Her service includes scientific review for multiple journals and serving on editorial and health care boards.
Anthony’s previous awards and achievements include Eminent Mentor Scholar of the College of Education and Human Services, Cleveland State University; Honor a Researcher Award, Midwest Nursing Research Society, Health Systems and Policy Research Section; Distinguished Nursing Alumnus Award, Ursuline-St. John College and Special Visiting Research Professor, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Anthony received the American Organization of Nursing Leadership Researcher of the Year award in 2020, which acknowledged her contributions to nursing leadership research and practice.
Learn more about the Academy and visit the policy conference website for more details. For individuals interested in attending the Induction Ceremony, tickets can be purchased online.
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About the American Academy of Nursing
The American Academy of Nursing serves the public by advancing health policy and practice through the generation, synthesis, and dissemination of nursing knowledge. Academy Fellows are inducted into the organization for their extraordinary contributions to improve health locally and globally. With more than 3,000 Fellows, the Academy represents nursing’s most accomplished leaders in policy, research, administration, practice, and academia.
About Kent State University’s College of Nursing
In existence for more than 50 years, the College of Nursing at Kent State University is one of the largest and most comprehensive nursing programs in the nation with more than 16,000 alumni worldwide. As part of Kent State’s eight-campus system, the college provides more than 2,000 nursing students courses of study at the baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels. To learn more about nursing programs at Kent State, please visit www.kent.edu/nursing.
[1] Kane, C. (2024). American Academy of Nursing announces the 2024 class ... American Academy of Nursing. https://aannet.org/news/675899/American-Academy-of-Nursing-Announces-the-2024-Class-of-New-Fellows.htm