Dr. Lyndsay Mackay

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lyndsay MacKay is an Assistant Professor at the Texas A&M College of Nursing. She earned her PhD in Nursing from the University of Calgary in 2019 and holds a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Lethbridge, obtained in 2010. MacKay also completed her Bachelor of Nursing at the University of Lethbridge in 2006. Her research interests include understanding the complexities of medical care for children, specifically focusing on medically fragile infants and the dynamics of parent-infant/child relationships. She is passionate about parental health support and employs patient-reported outcome measures to enhance patient experiences. In addition to her research, MacKay is dedicated to teaching evidence-based practice and pediatric nursing, emphasizing knowledge translation in her curriculum. Her commitment to family-centered care was recognized with the Alberta Children's Hospital ARC Award in 2018. Through her roles in academia and her professional experiences, she strives to improve healthcare outcomes for vulnerable populations through research and education.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Texas A&M College of Nursing • Bryan, TX

Teaching and conducting research in nursing with a focus on pediatric care and evidence-based practices.

Awards

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Alberta Children's Hospital ARC Award

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.