Ms. Eldridge joined Temple University in January 2005 as a part time Nurse Home Visitor in the Temple Health Connection Nurse Family Partnership program and became full time in January 2006. She was promoted to supervisor in July 2007 (still in that position) and joined the faculty as a full time instructor in January 2009 (promoted to Assistant Professor in 2010). Working in public health for over 15 years Ms Eldridge brings extensive experience in the field of Maternal Child Health specifically serving vulnerable and underserved populations.
Professional Memberships
American Nurses Association: 2009-present
American Public Health Association (2002-2003, 2008-present)
Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI)- Delta Tau Chapter-At-Large: 2001-present
Member of the Board of Officers 2002-2009:
President (2007-2009)
Secretary (2004-2007)
Vice-President (2002-2004)
Sigma Theta Tau International- Kappa Chi Chapter: 2009-present
Vice President: 2010-present
Educational Background
BSN: Eastern University
MPH: Temple University
Course Involvement
Care of the Developing Family System
Care of the Developing Child-Practicum
Care of the Culturally Diverse Client System
Care of the Adult Client System-Practicum
Professional Issues
Research
Current Project: Co-PI Interdepartmental Research Study, Temple University-CHPSW, School of Social Work and Department of Nursing. Adolescent and Young Adult Mothers: Utilization of Temporary Assistance of Needy Families (TANF) and the Effects of the Motherhood Experience, Family Relationships, and Social Support.
Clinical Interests
Cultural Diversity in Nursing, Maternal Child Health, and Public Health Nursing
