Rashida Charles
Rashida Charles
M.S.N., RN
Clinical Instructor
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Rashida Charles
Office Phone:
571-553-0067
Innovation Hall (School of Nursing)
45085 University Drive, #201AC
Ashburn VA 20147
Rashida Charles holds a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Clinical Nurse Leadership from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and a Bachelor’s degree in Religion with a minor in Public Health from Rutgers University. She is currently completing her PhD at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing. Her research, clinical work, and teaching philosophy are deeply rooted in inclusion, diversity, and health equity. Throughout her nursing career, Ms. Charles has been dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds in both home and hospital settings. Her passion for health equity is personal, shaped by her experience as a first-generation Haitian American who grew up in underserved communities. This connection drives her commitment to the populations she serves and informs her research, which she hopes will lead to meaningful, lasting changes that enhance the quality of life for minoritized individuals.
Journal Articles: Research, Peer Reviewed
- Charles, R., & Mitchell, C. J. (2020) A literature review examining the effectiveness of at-home physical activity on controlling the blood pressure of African American men in Baltimore, Maryland. Spectrum: A Journal on Black Men, 8(1), 111-126.
Publications (non-reviewed)
- Leary, M., & Charles, R. (2021) A nurse’s guide to social media. My American Nurse: The Official Journal of the American Nurses Association. Retrieved from https://www.myamericannurse.com/my- nurse-influencers-yes-and-nurses-on-social-media/
Paper Presentations
- Charles, R., Mejia-Bradford, S., Wright, L., Mdluli, T., McLeod, S., & Shenouda, M. “Unveiling the Pulse of Youth: Systematic Review of Wearable Technology Interventions in Monitoring Stress among Adolescents and Emerging Adults”. Cross University Collaborative Mentoring Conference (CUCMC). New York, New York. May 31, 2024
- Charles, R. “Running while Black: The Factors that Influence the Physical Activity Behaviors of Black men” Association for the Study of African American Life and History Annual Conference, Montgomery, AL. September 30, 2022.
Poster Presentations
- Charles, R. “Push Through: An Exploration of Depression and Physical Activity in Black men”. American Psychology Association Conference, Seattle, WA. August 8, 2024.
- Charles, R. “The Effectiveness of At-home Physical Activity on Controlling the Blood Pressure of African American Men” University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing’s PhD Student Poster Day, Philadelphia, PA. April 15, 2021.
- SAMHSA/ANA MFP Fellow
- Health Care Disparities
- Social Determinants of Health