Deborah Pollard, PhD, RNC, CNE, IBCLC
Assistant Professor
Prelicensure Program Coordinator
Primary Teaching Responsibilities: Maternal/Infant Nursing, Research in Nursing
Professional Information
Diploma in Nursing, Ohio Valley General Hospital School of Nursing
BSN, West Liberty State College
MSN, West Virginia University
PhD, University of Pittsburgh
IBCLC, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Certified in Inpatient Obstetrics and Electronic Fetal Monitoring
Instructor for BLS and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
Certified Nurse Educator (NLN)
Research Interests
Breastfeeding, evidenced-based practice, obesity, postpartum depression
Professional Service
ANA (American Nurses Association), NCNA
Nu Omega Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, First Counselor
AWHONN (Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses)
ILCA (International Lactation Consultant Association)
Tri-County Breastfeeding Coalition
NC March of Dimes, Grant Reviewer
NCNA Special Funds Committee
STTI, Nurse Leader Reviewer
