Suzanne Ackers

• Ackers, S. M., Colbert, A. M., Sekula, L. K., & Fraley, H. E. (2024). Examining school nurses’ knowledge and confidence related to their intention to screen for and report child sexual abuse: A descriptive cross-sectional study. Journal of Forensic Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1097/JFN.0000000000000507

• Ackers, S. M., Colbert, A. M., Fraley, H. E., & Schreiber, J. B. (2022). Exploring screening practices for child sexual abuse in school settings: An integrative review. Journal of School Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1177/10598405221112662
• Roux, G., Solari-Twadell, P., & Ackers, S. (2015). Community based interventions for cancer survivors and their families: A literature synthesis. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 19(3), E63-E69. https://doi.org/10.1188/15.CJON.E63-E69
• Scott Tilley, D., Roux, G., Liu, F., Lee, K., Ackers, S., & Zeigler, V. (2014). An integrative review of literature regarding health concerns of rural dwelling adolescents. Online Journal of Rural Research & Policy, 9(1), 1-22. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/263380976

Ackers, S. M., Colbert, A. M., Sekula, L. K., Fraley, H. E. (2025, February). Examining school nurses’ knowledge about screening for child sexual abuse: A descriptive cross-sectional study. Podium. 2025 Southern Nursing Research Society annual conference. Memphis, Tennessee. (refereed)

Ackers, S. M., Colbert, A. M., Sekula, L. K., Fraley, H. E. (2024, September). Examining school nurses’ knowledge related to screening for child sexual abuse: A descriptive cross-sectional study. Poster. 2024 International Association of Forensic Nurses annual conference. Denver, Colorado. (refereed)

Ackers, S. (2023, February). Exploring the health care experiences of women who have been trafficked for sex: A mini phenomenology. Poster. 2024 Southern Nursing Research Society annual conference. Charlotte, North Carolina. (refereed)

Ackers, S. (2022, September). Exploring the health care experiences of women who have been trafficked for sex: A mini phenomenology. Poster. 2022 International Association of Forensic Nurses annual conference. Dallas, Texas.

Ackers, S., & Restrepo, E. (2017, October). Forensic threads in undergraduate nursing curricula: Where are they? An evidenced based toolkit for educators. Poster. 2017 International Association of Forensic Nurses annual conference. Poster won award for “Outstanding Poster on Forensic Nursing Education Implications.” Toronto, Canada.

Cornwell, M. & Ackers, S. (2014, April). Examining rural families of children with asthma. The Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium conducted at Texas Woman’s University. Denton, Texas.

Ackers, S. (2013, February). Community-based interventions for cancer survivors and their families: A literature synthesis. Abstract submitted for a poster presentation but ended up a “top contender” selected for a Podium Discussion Session. 2013 Southern Nursing Research Society annual conference. Little Rock, Arkansas.

• 2025 Journal of School Nursing (JOSN)/SAGE First Publication Award
• Nominated for the G100: Great 100 Nurses in Dallas Fort Worth 2021
• Tom Black Award: Volunteer of the Year given by the North Texas Food Bank in recognition for collaborative work with nursing students in the community. Dallas, Texas (2021)
• Community Spirit Award given by the American Red Cross in recognition for collaborative work with nursing students in the community.
  Dallas, Texas (2021)
• Award for “Outstanding Poster on Forensic Nursing Education Implications” at the International Association of Forensic Nurses annual conference. Toronto, Canada (2017)
• Nominated for the Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award for the Pioneering Spirit Awards.
  Texas Woman’s University. Denton, Texas (2016)
• Nominated and selected for the TWU Teaching and Learning with Technology: Faculty Spotlight. Texas Woman’s University.
  Denton, Texas (2014)

• RN
• BCLS

• National Association of School Nurses (2021-present)
• International Association of Forensic Nurses (2013-present)
• Sigma Theta Tau (2013-present)

• Journal of School Nursing Peer Review Panel Member (2025)
• International Association of Forensic Nurses Research Committee Member (2025)
• Journal of Forensic Nursing Peer Review Panel Member (2024-present)
• Academy of Forensic Nursing (2024)
• Southern Nursing Research Society (2012-2018; 2023-2025)
• National Association of School Nurses (2021-present)
• International Association of Forensic Nurses: Texas Chapter (2017 to present)
• International Association of Forensic Nurses (2013- present)
• Sigma Theta Tau International (2013-present)
• American College of Forensic Examiners Institute (2016-2017)
• Texas Nurses Association (2012-2016)
• National Society of Leadership and Success (2012-2016)
• North Central Texas College Advisory Committee (2011-2013)
• Collin County Advisory Committee (2010-2013)
• American Nurses Association (2009-2016)