Trina K. Walker

Assistant Professor

Nursing

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Contact

TrinaWalker@creighton.edu
Faculty - Nursing
College of Nursing
Nursing Practice (Doctorate)
Nursing MSN (Master of Science)
Nursing Post-Graduate (Post-Graduate Certificate)
Graduate School
CRISS II - Criss 2

Trina K. Walker

Assistant Professor

Nursing

Trina K. Walker, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, is an Assistant Professor at Creighton University College of Nursing and a Lenke Scholar. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Creighton University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Walker is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and an active clinician.
Her research focuses on integrating pharmacogenomics into clinical practice and incorporating genomics into nursing education. Currently, she is involved in an interprofessional project aimed at integrating pharmacogenomics into primary care to support mental health management. Additionally, she co-developed LINKAGE, a website designed to educate nursing students and educators about genomics-informed care and to facilitate connections among those interested in the field.
Dr. Walker’s work contributes to improving patient care across the lifespan—applying genomics from prenatal stages to end-of-life care—and helps shape future healthcare providers by promoting genomics-informed practice.

Teaching Interests

  • Genomics, genetics, pharmacogenomics, genomics-informed care

Research Focus

Pharmacogenomics in clincial practice, genetics/genomics in nursing education

Department

Nursing - Doctorate

Position

Assistant Professor

Presentations

  • Carrico, C., Walker, T.K., Manning, L. (April 2023). Student Perception of a Prenatal Case Escape Room. National Organization for Nurse Practitioner Faculty (NONPF) Annual meeting, Orlando, FL. (podium) 2023
  • Walker, T. K. (November 2022). Pharmacogenomics in Clinical Practice: A Webinar Series. ISONG World Congress. (Podium presentation) 2022
  • Walker, T.K. & Grenier, R. (February 2022). Pharmacogenomics in clinical practice: A webinar series. Creighton University Continuing Education webinar (1.5 contact hours-nursing, medical, pharmacy). Virtual oral presentation. Total of 93 attendees across 21 states and 3 countries. Extramural funding received 2022
  • Walker, T.K (October 2021). Pharmacogenomics in practice: A look through the provider lens. CommonSpirit Health Nursing Excellence Showcase virtual oral presentation (invited) 2021
  • Walker, T.K. (July 2021). Pharmacogenomics in practice: A user analysis. Nursing, Genomics and Healthcare virtual conference (Wellcome Genome Campus, United Kingdom). Poster/oral presentation (accepted) 2021
  • Walker, T.K. & Singh, S. (July 2021). Pharmacogenomics in practice: Act now. Creighton University Continuing Education webinar (1.5 contact hours-nursing, medical, pharmacy). Virtual oral presentation. Total of 46 attendees across 7 states. 2021
  • Walker, T. K. (February 2021). Pharmacogenomics in Practice: A User Analysis. CHI Weekly Provider Meeting. Virtual presentation (survey investment opportunity). Omaha, NE 2021
  • Walker, T.K. (January 2021). Pharmacogenomics: A script for clinical management and nursing education. Scholarly Forum - Creighton University College of Nursing. Virtual presentation (invited). Omaha, NE 2021
  • Redler, T.K. (April 2016). Utilization of pharmacogenomic testing for medication optimization in the primary care setting. Sigma Theta Tau Research Day - Creighton University. Oral presentation. Omaha, NE 2016

Awards

  • Teacher of the Week
    Chosen as one of two feature articles for the print version of the Conference Brochure
  • 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leader
    2020-2021
    Nebraska Action Coalition
  • Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society