Holly B. Walker, DNP, FNP-C, AAHIVS
Assistant Professor
Department:
SON-Instruction School Nursing
Email:
hwalker2@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-6253
Biography
My name is Holly Walker. I am originally from Lexington, MS but have lived in the Jackson metro area for over twenty years. Growing up in a small town with limited resources and healthcare access helped me to choose my career path of helping others. Initially I chose Social Work, but later switched to a career in Nursing due to the number of wonderful opportunities available with the ability to still do what I love to do, help others. My goal as a provider is to always provide evidence-based, appropriate care to all that I encounter. I will always do my part to help eliminate health disparities and to remove barriers to receiving appropriate care. My hobbies include riding bicycles, traveling, shopping and spending time with family.
Education
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, DNP, Doctor of Nursing Practice | 2024 |
| University of Ms Medical Center, MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner | 2016 |
| University of Southern Mississippi, BSN, Nursing | 2008 |
| Copiah Lincoln Community College, Associate's Degree, Nursing | 2005 |
| Jackson State University, Master of Social Work, Social Work | 2001 |
| Jackson State University, Bachelor of Social Work, Social Work | 1999 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, HIV Specialist | |
| Licensure, Family Nurse Practitioner, Mississippi Board of Nursing | |
| Certification, Family Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center | 07/2016 - Present |
| Licensure, Registered Nurse, Mississippi Board of Nursing | 06/2005 - 12/2016 |
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Nursing | 08/2026 - Present |
| Family Nurse Practitioner, School of Medicine | 10/2016 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| RN Clinical Outcomes Coordinator- PT, University of Ms Medical Center | 05/2015 - 10/2016 |
| EPIC Clinical Applications Coordinator/Analyst, University of Ms Medical Center | 05/2013 - 05/2015 |
| RN Case Manager, University of Ms Medical Center | 08/2009 - 05/2013 |
| Registered Nurse, University of Ms Medical Center | 06/2005 - 08/2009 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Walker, H. JBI Evidence Implementation: A journey of evidence implementation training in pursuit of Doctor of Nursing Practice degree | 2024 |
| Walker, H., Garbo, C., Palokas, M. HPV Vaccination among eligible HIV-positive adults: A best practice implementation project Walker, H., Garbo, C., Palokas, M. (2023). HPV vaccination among eligible HIV-positive adults: a best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 22(1), 36–43. https://doi.org/10.1097/XEB.0000000000000403 | 2024 |
| Walker, H., Palokas, M. Prevalence and incidence of anal cancer in HIV-positive men: A systematic review protocol Walker H, Palokas M. Prevalence and incidence of anal cancer in HIV-positive men: a systematic review protocol. JBI Evid Synth. 2023 Aug 1;21(8):1648-1654. doi: 10.11124/JBIES-22-00267. PMID: 36876400. | 2023 |
Professional Membership and Service
| American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Member | |
| Sigma Theta Tau, Member |
Committee Service
| HIV 101 Planning Committee, Member | 2021 - 2025 |
Community Service
| Upper Room Ministries, Volunteer-As Needed | 08/2014 - Present |