Latisha Hayes-Gaines

Obesity Education

Challenges to Obesity Management in African American Women

Disproportionate Incarceration Rate of People of Color

Transitioning into Practice

Dr. Latisha Hayes-Gaines has over 15 years of nursing experience iin both clinical and academic environments.  She received both her BSN and DNP from Rutgers University- Camden. Much of her nursing career has been spent educating nursing students and working in various correctional facilities throughout New Jersey and Georgia.  She served as the Regional Dean of Nursing for an LPN program, and a Health Services Administrator for a correctional facility. Prior to joining the faculty of the School of Nursing–Camden, she worked in various roles at Rutgers University–Camden, including research assistant, simulation instructor, lab instructor, course assistant, and adjunct professor.

Hayes, L. (2019). Educating primary healthcare providers on obesity management to improve outcomes. Journal of Nursing Practice, Application, Reviews and Research

Atkins, R, Lou, R, Wunnenberg, M., Ayers, C., Hayes, L., Lipman, T.H., Penna-Cardinali, V., Deatrick, J.A.(2019). Contributions to depressed mood in Black single mothers. Issues in Mental Health Nursing

Hayes, L. (2018) America’s Prison System
Guest Lecture at University of Pennsylvania MSN class

Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)

AHA BLS Instructor

BLS Certification