Tammy Slater is associate director for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Advanced Practice track clinically focused courses at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. With over 25 years of experience as an acute care nurse practitioner (ACNP), Dr. Slater is dedicated to caring for acutely and critically ill adults with cardiovascular disease and complex comorbidities. Her clinical practice in cardiothoracic surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital has enabled her to advance innovative educational programs while maintaining rigorous evidence-based practice guidelines.
Dr. Slater has received numerous awards, including Outstanding Advanced Practice and Nurse Clinician awards from the Johns Hopkins Nursing Alumni Association, Maryland Nurses Association, and Johns Hopkins Advanced Practice Council. Her scholarship focuses on the assessment and management of individuals with cardiovascular disease, addressing complexities such as malnutrition, cachexia, presyncope, first aid administration, and COVID-19 sequelae. She has led efforts to improve the quality of life for these patients by incorporating symptom management strategies with palliative care and support for end-of-life goals.
As the Principal Investigator for a SAMHSA grant, Dr. Slater and her team have integrated opioid-related content into the advanced practice registered nurse curriculum, covering pain management, safe prescribing practices, and the identification and management of opioid use. Additionally, Dr. Slater has led educational opportunities for preceptors, who play a crucial role in the professional development of nurse practitioner students.