Fred Brown, DNP, RN, CENP

Biography

Fred Brown, DNP, RN, CENP, teaches in the pre-licensure, post-licensure, and DNP programs. He has clinical expertise in the care of musculoskeletal patients. He has held positions as an orthopedic clinical nurse specialist for two orthopedic surgeons. His most recent roles included executive nursing leadership as Associate Vice President. Brown has led several clinical areas including post-operative joint replacement units, surgical ICU, behavioral health units, emergency departments, medicine departments, and peri-operative and interventional services. He is also a 22 year veteran of the Air Force and Navy Reserves as a nurse corps officer.

Honors and Activities

2013, Nurse Manager Fellow, American Organization of Nurse Leaders

2021 Nominated Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Nurses Alumni Award

2020 Paula J. Brown Village Mentoring Award

2019 Most Valuable Member Award, Illinois Organization of Nurse Leaders

2017 James Campbell Award, Rush University

Publications

Phillips, J., Richard, A., LaFond, C., Stifter, J., Abraham, A., Morrow, S., Richard, A. & Brown, F. (in press). Surge planning and implementation: A required competency for today’s nurse leaders. Journal of Nursing Administration.

Hinch, B., Livesay, S., Sifter, J., & Brown, F. (2020). Academic - practice partnerships: Building a sustainable model for doctor of nursing practice (DNP) projects. Journal of Professional Nursing. 36(6), 569-578.

Education

Areas of Expertise