About Me
Nursing Biography
Tomika Williams, PhD, AGPCNP-C, CDP, RN is an assistant professor of nursing at East Carolina University. She is a dually certified adult-gerontological nurse practitioner with clinical practice experience in long-term care, rehabilitation, and employee wellness care.
She graduated from NC A&T State University in 1998 receiving a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) and from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2003 with a Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN-Nurse Practitioner) and in 2016, completing her doctorate (PhD) in Nursing.
Her research and scholarship interest areas include long-term care, gerontology, and health promotion. Additionally, Tomika has interest in social justice. Tomika has a heart for giving back. Her generosity has led her to the establishment of several scholarships at local educational institutions. She welcomes the opportunity to discuss philanthropy with others.
Professional Memberships
North Carolina Nurses Association
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association
Sigma Theta Tau
Credentials
Educator
Clinical assistant professor of nursing at East Carolina University in the College of Nursing
Named “Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing” in the 2018 inaugural class from the National Hartford Center for Gerontological Nursing Excellence
Clinician
Maintains her skills in active clinical practice as a certified adult-gerontological nurse practitioner
Extended her gerontological expertise by becoming a certified dementia practitioner (CDP) in 2018
Mentorship
Has and continues to provide informal mentorship to colleagues as warranted
Graduate of the second cohort from the North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA) Leadership Academy in 2013
Awarded the “Mentorship in Nursing” award in 2015 and the “Practice Nurse of the Year” from NCNA in 2009