Leadership Spotlight: Dr. Camille Brockett-Walker

Biography

Dr. Camille Brockett-Walker, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, is a clinical associate professor and assistant dean in the Office of Academic Advancement at Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, where she previously served as director of the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Program. A respected academic leader and advanced practice nurse, she is dual certified as both a family nurse practitioner and an adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner.

In addition to her academic leadership, Dr. Brockett-Walker maintains an active clinical practice as a critical care nurse practitioner at Grady Memorial Hospital and as a hospitalist at Emory University Hospital. Her broad clinical background includes critical care, emergency medicine, hospital medicine, and hematology/oncology, reflecting more than 20 years of experience across complex and high-impact healthcare settings.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Kennesaw State University in 2006, followed by a Master of Science degree from Emory University in 2007, where she certified as a family nurse practitioner. She later completed a post-master’s certificate in Adult Gerontology Acute Care and earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Mercer University in 2018.

Since joining the Emory faculty in 2018, Dr. Brockett-Walker has taught across pre-licensure and post-licensure programs. Her scholarship centers on equity and inclusion, with a strong focus on diversifying the nurse and nurse faculty workforce. Her dedication to academic excellence, leadership development, and clinical practice continues to influence the next generation of nurses and nurse leaders.

Leadership in Nursing

Dr. Brockett-Walker’s leadership reflects a powerful combination of academic vision, clinical excellence, and commitment to workforce advancement. Through her work at Emory University and in active practice, she bridges nursing education and patient care, ensuring that future nurses are prepared with both competence and confidence.

Her leadership also extends into national conversations around faculty development, competency assessment, and sustainable workforce strategies. By focusing on inclusion and innovation, she continues to shape how nursing programs support both students and faculty in an evolving healthcare landscape.

Education & Academic Influence

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Kennesaw State University, 2006
• Master of Science in Nursing, Emory University, 2007
• Post-master’s Certificate in Adult Gerontology Acute Care
• Doctor of Nursing Practice, Mercer University, 2018
• Taught across both pre-licensure and post-licensure nursing programs since joining Emory faculty in 2018

Clinical & Professional Impact

• Maintains active practice as a critical care nurse practitioner at Grady Memorial Hospital
• Serves as a hospitalist at Emory University Hospital
• Brings 20 years of clinical experience across critical care, emergency medicine, hospital medicine, and hematology/oncology
• Integrates real-world clinical expertise into nursing education and academic leadership
• Advances scholarship focused on equity, inclusion, and diversifying the nursing workforce

Awards & Recognition

• Recipient of The Nurses Magazine Educator of the Year Award in 2025
• Recipient of the National League for Nursing Ruth Donnelly Corcoran Research Award in 2024
• Recipient of Mercer University’s Excellence in Clinical Nursing Practice Award in 2024
• Named a Woodruff Leadership Academy Fellow in 2025
• Completed the NLN LEAD Program in 2023 and the Kern Fellowship of Interprofessional Leadership in 2022

Recent Accomplishments

Dr. Brockett-Walker continues to build a strong national presence through scholarship and professional presentations. Her publication currently in press in The Nurse Practitioner, titled From Clinician to Educator: An Evidence-Based Guide for APRNs Transitioning to Academic Roles: The PEIS Method, highlights her commitment to supporting advanced practice nurses as they transition into academic roles.

She is also scheduled for multiple national podium presentations in 2026, including presentations for the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing ACE Symposium, and the National League for Nursing Summit, where she will address clinical competency assessment and strategies for cultivating and sustaining the nursing faculty workforce.