Michelle C. Hehman

Michelle C. Hehman, PhD, RN, NPD-BC is an award-winning author, nurse historian, and Chief Nurse Scientist at Nursing Science Partners. Dr. Hehman's research centers the role and work of nursing within the U.S. healthcare system and evaluates the past, present, and future of nursing practice to explore how the profession intersects with issues like the ethical use of medical technology, advocacy for vulnerable populations, and the creation of healthy work environments. By situating the nursing profession within sociopolitical and economic contexts over time, Dr. Hehman connects contemporary practice issues with their historical roots to help develop more nuanced approaches to complex problems with healthcare access and delivery.