Trina K. Walker, DNP, ARPN, FNP-C
Assistant Professor
Nursing
Contact
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, ARPN, FNP-C
Assistant Professor
Nursing
Her research focuses on integrating pharmacogenomics into clinical practice and incorporating genomics into nursing education. Currently, she is involved in an interprofessional project aimed at integrating pharmacogenomics into primary care to support mental health management. Additionally, she co-developed LINKAGE, a website designed to educate nursing students and educators about genomics-informed care and to facilitate connections among those interested in the field.
Dr. Walker’s work contributes to improving patient care across the lifespan—applying genomics from prenatal stages to end-of-life care—and helps shape future healthcare providers by promoting genomics-informed practice.
Teaching Interests
- Genomics, genetics, pharmacogenomics, genomics-informed care
Research Focus
Pharmacogenomics in clincial practice, genetics/genomics in nursing educationDepartment
Nursing - Doctorate
Position
Assistant Professor
Publications
- Walker Trina, Dewell Sarah, Health and Genes: Expanding Foundational Nursing Knowledge 2025
- Nebraska nurse
Walker Trina, Jizba Theresa, Informing a genomic education model: outcomes of a curricular integration for nurse practitioner students
58:1, p. 7 - 9 2025 - The Nursing clinics of North America
Cheek Dennis J., Walker Trina, Pharmacogenomics for Nurses, p. - 2025 - The Nursing clinics of North America
Spahn Claire, Palaniappan Latha, Walker Trina, Byurat Seda, The Use of Pharmacogenomics in Cardiovascular Care, p. - 2025 - The Nursing clinics of North America
Ersig Anne L., Walker Trina, Messersmith Donna, Interprofessional Collaboration to Enhance Practitioner Education and Practice in Genomics, p. - 2025 - The Nursing clinics of North America
Walker Trina, Dodson Crystal, Bousman Chad A., The Use of Pharmacogenomics in Mental Health, p. - 2025 - Nurse education in practice
Dewell Sarah L, Walker Trina K, Mangold Kara L, Roselli Laura Grayson, Ersig Anne L, Muglia Kathleen A, Graves Letitia Y, Joseph Rachel, Essentials of genomics in nursing undergraduate education: A discussion paper
81, p. 104175 - 2024 - Nurse education in practice
Dewell Sarah L, Muglia Kathleen A, Roselli Laura Grayson, Ersig Anne L, Walker Trina K, Mangold Kara L, Graves Letitia Y, Joseph Rachel, Essentials of genomics in nursing undergraduate education: A discussion paper
81, p. 104175 - 2024 - Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Walker Trina, Kronk Rebecca, Ersig Anne L., Dwyer Andrew A., Snyder Cynthia T., Whitt Karen, Willis Valerie, Integrating genomics and precision health knowledge into practice: A guide for nurse practitioners
36:10, p. 554 - 562 2024 - Nebraska nurse
Walker Trina, Jizba Theresa, Teaching basic genomics concepts: Outcomes of a team-based learning activity for nurse practitioner students
57:3, p. 10 - 11 2024 - The Nursing clinics of North America
Dewell Sarah, Walker Trina, Swadas Noopur, Linking the nursing process with genomics, p. - -0001
Presentations
- Advancing genomics in nursing globally: Evidence-based education and implementation initiatives 2025
- How to Teach Genomics for Nurses 2025
- Community-engaged development of an interprofessional psychiatric-mental health intake assessment tool for urban safety net clinic 2025
- Synthesizing professional tools: An integrated interprofessional psychiatric-mental health assessment 2025
- Synthesizing Professional Tools: An Integrated Interprofessional Psychiatric-Mental Health Assessment 2025
- Stress First Aid: Enhancing Professional Adapting Strategies 2024
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