Trina K. Walker, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Assistant Professor

Nursing

T Walker

Contact

TrinaWalker@creighton.edu
Faculty - Nursing
College of Nursing
Nursing Practice (Doctorate)
Nursing MSN (Master of Science)
Nursing Post-Graduate (Post-Graduate Certificate)
Graduate School
CRISS II - Criss 2

Trina K. Walker, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Assistant Professor

Nursing

Dr. Trina Walker, DNP, APRN, FNP-C obtained a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2009 and spent her days a registered nurse working in traditional and specialized cardiovascular care. 

In 2016, she graduated from Creighton University with a Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Family Practice. She continued to work with a variety of cardiovascular patients as a nurse practitioner. 

In 2018, she moved into family practice where she managed a large group of patients with multiple comorbidities and focused on preventative health care.

She returned to her alma mater, Creighton University, in January 2020 as an assistant professor in the Family Nurse Pracitioner graduate program.  

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, the great outdoors, and traveling. 
 

Research Focus

Pharmacogenomics in clincial practice
Genetics/genomics in nursing education

Department

Nursing - Doctorate

Position

Assistant Professor

Presentations

  • Carrico, C., Walker, T.K., Manning, L. (April 2023). Student Perception of a Prenatal Case Escape Room. National Organization for Nurse Practitioner Faculty (NONPF) Annual meeting, Orlando, FL. (podium) 2023
  • Walker, T. K. (November 2022). Pharmacogenomics in Clinical Practice: A Webinar Series. ISONG World Congress. (Podium presentation) 2022
  • Walker, T.K. & Grenier, R. (February 2022). Pharmacogenomics in clinical practice: A webinar series. Creighton University Continuing Education webinar (1.5 contact hours-nursing, medical, pharmacy). Virtual oral presentation. Total of 93 attendees across 21 states and 3 countries. Extramural funding received 2022
  • Walker, T.K (October 2021). Pharmacogenomics in practice: A look through the provider lens. CommonSpirit Health Nursing Excellence Showcase virtual oral presentation (invited) 2021
  • Walker, T.K. (July 2021). Pharmacogenomics in practice: A user analysis. Nursing, Genomics and Healthcare virtual conference (Wellcome Genome Campus, United Kingdom). Poster/oral presentation (accepted) 2021
  • Walker, T.K. & Singh, S. (July 2021). Pharmacogenomics in practice: Act now. Creighton University Continuing Education webinar (1.5 contact hours-nursing, medical, pharmacy). Virtual oral presentation. Total of 46 attendees across 7 states. 2021
  • Walker, T. K. (February 2021). Pharmacogenomics in Practice: A User Analysis. CHI Weekly Provider Meeting. Virtual presentation (survey investment opportunity). Omaha, NE 2021
  • Walker, T.K. (January 2021). Pharmacogenomics: A script for clinical management and nursing education. Scholarly Forum - Creighton University College of Nursing. Virtual presentation (invited). Omaha, NE 2021
  • Redler, T.K. (April 2016). Utilization of pharmacogenomic testing for medication optimization in the primary care setting. Sigma Theta Tau Research Day - Creighton University. Oral presentation. Omaha, NE 2016

Foundation/Association

  • International Society of Nurses in Genetics (ISONG) Clinical Practice Grant

Awards

  • 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leader
    2020-2021
    Nebraska Action Coalition
  • Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society