Nicole L. Ward

High Impact

Professor and Vice-Chair Basic Research

UAMS

Last publication 2025 Last refreshed 2026-04-01

faculty

Baccalaureate Education, College of Nursing

46 h-index 164 pubs 6,666 cited

Research Areas

Links

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OverviewAI-generated summary

Nicole L. Ward's research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of inflammatory skin diseases, particularly psoriasis. Her work investigates the cellular and molecular pathways involved in disease pathogenesis, utilizing advanced techniques such as single-cell and spatial sequencing to identify how keratinocytes and fibroblasts contribute to inflammatory amplification. She has also explored the relationship between psoriasis and cardiovascular risk in patients.

Ward's publications include reviews on animal models of psoriasis and the role of specific enzymes and cytokines, such as Phospholipase A2 and IFN-κ, in the development of psoriatic inflammation. Her research group at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences collaborates with other researchers, including Leslie McCormack, Natalie Capps, Beverly English, and Keneshia Bryant-Moore, on projects related to these conditions.

Her scholarly contributions are recognized by a high h-index of 46, with over 164 publications and 6,666 citations, designating her as a highly cited researcher. Ward also holds a leadership position as Professor and Vice-Chair for Basic Research in the College of Nursing at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, contributing to the educational and research endeavors within the institution.

Metrics

h-index: 46
Publications: 164
Citations: 6,666

Selected Publications

Care interrupted: a mixed-methods study of lapse in primary care and cardiology services for women with CHD (2025)

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jabbrv-ltwa-all.ldf jabbrv-ltwa-en.ldf Her Heart, Her Health: Lived Experiences of Healthcare Transitions and Unmet Women’s Health Needs in Adult Females with Congenital Heart Disease (2025)

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Screening and Treatment Guidelines Addressing Adolescent Vaping in Primary Care (2023)

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Motherhood Together: Effects of an Adapted Prenatal Curriculum on Mother and Infant Outcomes. (2022)

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Remote Virtual Simulation With Prelicensure Nursing Students During Rapid Course Transition (2022)

2 citations DOI OpenAlex
Evaluation of a simulation-based learning experience using a prenatal telehealth scenario with prelicensure nursing students (2022)

4 citations DOI OpenAlex
Piloting a high-fidelity postpartum hemorrhage simulation with prelicensure nursing students: Evaluating knowledge, confidence, and satisfaction (2021)

10 citations DOI OpenAlex
Maintaining Academic Performance and Student Satisfaction during the Remote Transition of a Nursing Obstetrics Course to Online Instruction (2021)

25 citations DOI OpenAlex
The development and implementation of an advanced practice registered nurse–led prenatal education program for housing insecure women (2021)

3 citations DOI OpenAlex