Tamatha (Tammy)
Arms
May 2023
Tamatha (Tammy)
Arms
,
PhD, DNP, PMHNP-BC, NP-C
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington
,
NC
United States
She held our hands when we needed it and pushed us to do better when we wanted to leave well enough alone. And she always, always made sure we knew she was on our team.
Tamatha (Tammy) Arms, PhD, DNP, PMHNP-BC, NP-C, associate professor in the University of North Carolina Wilmington School of Nursing, received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty.
In an excerpt from the DAISY Award nomination form, one student wrote, “I cannot count the number of hours this faculty member has put into me or my peers as students. She held our hands when we needed it and pushed us to do better when we wanted to leave well enough alone. And she always, always made sure we knew she was on our team. She was ready to advocate for us, ready to highlight our potential, and never once considered that each and every one of us wasn't capable of greatness. She was forever reaching into the most creative spaces to develop assignments that not only meet course and program objectives but do so in engaging and thought-provoking ways.”
The student also noted that “(Dr.) Arms is transparent about the high standards she holds as she continuously reminds students of the responsibility and privilege that coincide with the role we are being prepared for. I have always found it so incredibly inspiring that she encouraged us to take risks in our learning: assist with research, join organizations, and participate in grant attainment. Her enthusiasm showcased just how many facets there are in the nursing profession. She does it all! She puts blood, sweat, and tears into the next generation of the nursing profession through education. She is kind and compassionate. She is bold and assertive. But most importantly she is genuine and humble. She exhibits all the best qualities that make up a nurse and mentor.”
Dr. Arms is a board-certified Adult/Gero Primary Care and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She completed a Ph.D. in Nursing at East Carolina University with a focus on Mental Health and Life-Space Constriction in aging populations. She also earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center with a focus on Psychiatric Mental Health and a Master's degree in Nursing at the University of North Carolina Greensboro with a focus on Adult and Geriatric.
In an excerpt from the DAISY Award nomination form, one student wrote, “I cannot count the number of hours this faculty member has put into me or my peers as students. She held our hands when we needed it and pushed us to do better when we wanted to leave well enough alone. And she always, always made sure we knew she was on our team. She was ready to advocate for us, ready to highlight our potential, and never once considered that each and every one of us wasn't capable of greatness. She was forever reaching into the most creative spaces to develop assignments that not only meet course and program objectives but do so in engaging and thought-provoking ways.”
The student also noted that “(Dr.) Arms is transparent about the high standards she holds as she continuously reminds students of the responsibility and privilege that coincide with the role we are being prepared for. I have always found it so incredibly inspiring that she encouraged us to take risks in our learning: assist with research, join organizations, and participate in grant attainment. Her enthusiasm showcased just how many facets there are in the nursing profession. She does it all! She puts blood, sweat, and tears into the next generation of the nursing profession through education. She is kind and compassionate. She is bold and assertive. But most importantly she is genuine and humble. She exhibits all the best qualities that make up a nurse and mentor.”
Dr. Arms is a board-certified Adult/Gero Primary Care and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She completed a Ph.D. in Nursing at East Carolina University with a focus on Mental Health and Life-Space Constriction in aging populations. She also earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center with a focus on Psychiatric Mental Health and a Master's degree in Nursing at the University of North Carolina Greensboro with a focus on Adult and Geriatric.