Elaine C. Harris, RN, MS, CCRN

Clinical Associate Professor

Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University

3001 Mercer University Drive, Atlanta, GA 30341

Office Number: (678) 547-6743

FAX: (678) 547-6777
E-mail:  Harris_EC@Mercer.edu
 

Diploma - Grady Memorial Hospital School of Nursing

BSN - Medical College of Georgia

MS - Georgia State University

Current Courses:

NUR 251 Caring in Times of Death, Dying and Bereavement
NUR 354 Emergency Nursing
NUR 400 EPNP: The Adult with High Acuity Needs
NUR 404 EPNP: Leadership and Role Practicum

Elaine Harris specializes in the care of adult patients and holds certification in adult critical care from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.  She has expertise in theories and experiences related to death, dying, and bereavement and has served as a national and local chapter leader for The Compassionate Friends support group for bereaved parents.  Research interests include the development of resilience in the practice of professional nursing, as well as the experience of loss.  She has presented locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally, has coauthored three published research studies, and is a frequent author of community-directed articles related to health, illness, and grief.  Currently Professor Harris is part of a multidisciplinary research team which will prepare church members for ministry to individuals in the final stage of life.