Yvette Conyers, DNP, RN, FNP-C, CTN-B, CFCN, CFCS, CNE, FADLN, CWCN-AP, FNAP

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  • Assistant Professor
    Family and Community Health
  • Associate Dean, Strategic Engagement and Impact
    Office of Strategic Engagement and Impact
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Location:
Room 518B, School of Nursing Building
Phone:
410-706-5841
Email:

Education

  • Associates in Applied Science, Monroe Community College, 2002
  • BSN, RN-BS, University of Rochester, 2007
  • MS, Masters in Nursing Education, Roberts Wesleyan College, 2010
  • MS, Post Masters FNP, St. John Fisher University, 2013
  • DNP, DNP, St. John Fisher University, 2018

Contracts, Fellowships, Grants, and Sponsored Research

  • Date:
    2023 - 2026
    Title:
    Promoting Systems-Based Transformation in Nursing Education
    Sponsoring Organization:
    Macy Foundation
    Role:
  • Date:
    2023 - 2025
    Title:
    Maryland Nursing Workforce Center
    Sponsoring Organization:
    Maryland Nursing Workforce Center
    Role:
  • Date:
    2024 - 2025
    Title:
    Discovery and Application of Health Equity Through Community Engagement, Art, and Inclusive Conversations: A BSN Competency-Based Education Pilot
    Sponsoring Organization:
    University of Maryland, School of Nursing
    Role:
  • Date:
    2025 - 2026
    Title:
    Faculty Scholars award. Integrating Health Policy into the Nursing Curriculum
    Sponsoring Organization:
    AACN
    Role:

Research Interests

  • Social Determinants
    Health Care disparities
    Wound care
    Amputation Prevention
    Health Equity

Research Activity

  • Duration:
    2023 - Current
    Title:
    Collaboration regarding a potential service project
    Description:
    Worked with two colleagues to explore ideas to meet the needs of a large population of families who are new to the country and lack resources.
    Status:
    Planning

Publications

  • Szier, W. (2022, June). BarberED then screened: Disrupting the colorectal cancer disparity in urban Black men. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 34 (6), 859-865. Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health). doi:10.1097/jxx.0000000000000725
  • Swoboda, L. & Conyers, Y. (2022, November). Getting Ready for Wound Certification. Journal of Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nursing, 49 (6), 570-571. Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health). doi:10.1097/won.0000000000000934
  • Conyers, Y. (2022, December). Nurses and preventative foot careAmerican Nurse Journal . American Nurse Journal, 17 (12). doi:DOI: 10.51256/ANJ122221
  • Conyers, Y. & Swoboda, L. (2023, May). Getting Ready for Foot Care Certification. Journal of Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nursing, 50 (3), 250-252. Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health). doi:10.1097/won.0000000000000978
  • Conyers, Y. & Zargar, H. (2024, July (3rd Quarter/Summer)). The Power of Music and Inclusivity at the Bedside. AJN, American Journal of Nursing, 124 (7), 14-15. Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health). doi:10.1097/01.naj.0001025628.44383.f4
  • Ankle Brachial Index: Quick Reference Guide for Clinicians. . Journal of Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nursing, 52 (4), 271–278. doi:https://doi.org/10.1097/won.0000000000001188
  • Astiz-Martinez, M. (2025, February). Enhancing Well-being Within Schools of Nursing: A Wellness Committee Pilot. . MARYLAND NURSE, 1 (12).
  • Conyers, Y. (2025, April (2nd Quarter/Spring)). Navigating the Evolution of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Nursing Practice Leader. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 49 (2), 142-144. Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health). doi:10.1097/naq.0000000000000679
  • Conyers, Y. & Graham-Perel, A. (2025, July (3rd Quarter/Summer)). The Crucial Role of Health Equity Leaders in Nursing Academia. AJN, American Journal of Nursing, 125 (7), 8-10. Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health). doi:10.1097/ajn.0000000000000100

Honors/Awards

  • Name:
    School of Nursing Mary Dombeck Diversity Enhancement Faculty Award
    Sponsoring organization:
    University of Rochester
    Date:
    2017
  • Name:
    Presidential Diversity Award Nominee
    Sponsoring organization:
    University of Rochester
    Date:
    2019
  • Name:
    National Black Nurses Association 2020 Under 40 Award
    Sponsoring organization:
    National Black Nurses Association
    Date:
    2020
  • Name:
    Nurse Educator Award
    Sponsoring organization:
    Greater New York City Black Nurses Association
    Date:
    2020
  • Name:
    Rochester Business Journal Forty under 40 Award
    Sponsoring organization:
    Rochester Business Journal
    Date:
    2020
  • Name:
    Rochester Business Journal Power 100
    Sponsoring organization:
    Rochester Business Journal
    Date:
    2021
  • Name:
    Fellow Academy of Diverse Leaders in Nursing
    Sponsoring organization:
    National Black Nurses Association
    Date:
    July 2024

Academic and Professional Activities

University

  • Date:
    2023 - Current
    Organization:
    Diversity Advisory Council
    Role:
    Member
  • Date:
    2023 - Current
    Organization:
    UMBrella Advisory Council
    Role:
    member
  • Date:
    2023 - Current
    Organization:
    UMSON SEI Council
    Role:
    Member

Professional

  • Date:
    2023 - 2024
    Organization:
    WOCN Society ABI Taskforce
    Role:
    Task Force Chair
  • Date:
    2023 - 2025
    Organization:
    National Black Nurses Association Nominating Committee
    Role:
    Committee Member
  • Date:
    2023 - Current
    Organization:
    AACN Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Leadership Succession Committee
    Role:
    Committee Member
  • Date:
    2023 - Current
    Organization:
    AACN Diversity Leadership Symposium
    Role:
    Conference-Related