Education:
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2015
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 2001, Emphasis: Family Nurse Practitioner
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 1996
Board Certification(s):
- Family Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified (FNP-BC) American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), 2001–Present
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, 2001–Present
- Prescriptive Authority Oklahoma Board of Nursing, 2001–Present
Clinical/Research Interests:
Dr. Allen’s scholarly interests focus on improving healthcare access, advancing interprofessional education, and integrating innovative strategies such as artificial intelligence and simulation into advanced practice nursing education. She mentors DNP students on quality improvement projects related to telehealth, social determinants of health, and chronic disease management in underserved populations, with clinical expertise spanning the lifespan.
Select Honors and Accomplishments:
- George E. Thibault, MD Nexus Award, National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education (2023)
- Unity Clinic Champion Award, OU Health Interdisciplinary Programs (2024, 2025)
- Engagement in Interprofessional Education Award, OU Health Interdisciplinary Programs (2025)
- Co-Investigator, HRSA-funded OK-WINs Grant ($2.6 million) to expand nursing workforce innovation in underserved areas (2023–2027)
- National and International Presenter, including AANP, NONPF, AACN, and BMJ International Forum
- Published Author, with recent works on AI in nursing education, healthcare access, and trauma-informed care