Scott Hirst

Dr. Scott Hirst, DNP, APN, AGPCNP-BC, is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden, where he integrates his clinical expertise into academic scholarship and teaching. His academic interests center on quality improvement measures in the primary care setting, with a focus on chronic disease management, particularly in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), mental health comorbidities, and cardiovascular risk reduction. Dr. Hirst’s work emphasizes data-driven, algorithm-based approaches to enhance clinical decision-making and improve health outcomes in underserved populations. He brings his real-world experience as a nurse practitioner in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) into the classroom, preparing future nurse leaders to serve with both compassion and evidence-based precision. Dr. Hirst also serves to improve transition to practice with new to practice APNs within Rutgers' APN Residency program. 

Hirst, S.E., & Cipriano, J.J. (2025). Implementation of a Depression and Quality of Life Screening       Protocol for Patients Aged 11-30 Years with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Journal of Nursing    Practice Applications & Reviews of Research. In Press

Boegly, A.G., Cipriano, J.J., Hirst S.E., & Ayres, C. (2025). The use of an Antibiogram in the management of UTIs in the primary care setting: A quality improvement project. Journal of Nursing Practice  Applications & Reviews of Research. In Press