PAM GEHRKE

Associate Professor
School of Nursing
Boise State University
United States of America

Professor Nursing
Biography

Pamela Gehrke is one of Boise State University’s eight Idaho Professors of the Year recognized by the Carnegie Foundation. She is an Associate Professor of Nursing who has taught since 1987. She particularly enjoys helping students incorporate political and policy skills into their nursing identities. Gehrke teaches graduate and undergraduate students courses on population assessment, public and community health, and policy, power and voice in nursing.

Research Intrest

Gehrke’s research focuses on civic engagement, political advocacy and nursing. Currently, she is completing grounded theory research on how undergraduate students learn about political and policy advocacy.

List of Publications
Gehrke, P. M., Otterness, N. S., Senner, I. (2007). Benefits and Challenges of Partnerships with Faith Communities in Nursing Education. Journal of Nursing Education, vol. 46, 1, pp. 39-44.
Gehrke, P. M. (2008). Civic engagement and nursing education. Advances in Nursing Science, vol. 31, 1, pp. 52-66.
Bigbee, J., Otterness, N. S., Gehrke, P. M. (2010). Public Health Nursing Competency in a Rural/Frontier State. Public Health Nursing, vol. 27, 3, pp. 270-276. http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/nursing_facpubs/59