Elizabeth Choma

Elizabeth Choma
D.N.P., M.S.N., B.S.N.
Assistant Professor
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Dr. Elizabeth Choma started out as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and began teaching nursing students at The University of Pennsylvania. As a PNP for over 20 years, she has worked in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. She is currently a PNP with the GWU Student Health Center.
Advocating for pediatric patients and their families is a central focus of Dr. Choma's career as a clinician, educator, and researcher. Dr. Choma's expertise lies in bridging clinical work and research to address the critical issue of firearm risk and prevention in children and families. Dr. Choma serves the GW University as a member of the Athletics and Recreation Committee. In service to the nursing profession, she is an executive board member of the Virginia chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP), an executive board member for Sigma Theta Tau, and a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). She also serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Pediatric Healthcare. In Dr. Choma's free time, she enjoys traveling, running, reading, and cheering on the Gators, Eagles, and her 3 children in their sporting pursuits.
- The George Washington University School of Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice (2022)
- Pediatrics Advanced Life Support certified AHA
- University of Pennsylvania, Master of Science in Nursing (2006)
- University of Florida, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2004
- Choma, E. (2024). Redefining social norms with firearm safety in children: A framework to influence change. Journal of Pediatric Healthcare. In Press.
- Martin, Sarah A.; Bishop, Kellie; Choma, Elizabeth; Nicole M. Koepke. (2024) Pediatric firearm violence in America. Journal of Pediatric Healthcare. 38(3), 413–419. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2023.10.009
- Choma, E. G. (2023). A Community educational intervention to improve firearm safety behaviors in families. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 37(4), 364–372. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2023.01.001.
- Stevens, K. E., Choma, E. G., Clarke, J. A., & Walsh, J. M. (2023). Discussion of Identity and Implicit Bias: A Strategy to Address Racism and Social Justice in Pediatric Nursing Education. Nursing Education Perspectives. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001033
- Sigma Theta Tau Inductee
- Elizabeth Choma presented at VASSA 2016 and INACSL 2017 on Pediatrics on-campus clinical experiences. Scenarios in this clinical were designed in response to the recommendation of the IPN to strengthen the undergraduate nursing curriculum.
- Immunization / Vaccines
- Pediatrics
- Community Health
- Health Care Disparities
- Infant Health
- Patient Safety