The National Association of Family Nurse Practitioners (NAFNP) presented the NAFNP Practice Excellence Award to Amy Pridemore, assistant clinical professor at Auburn University College of Nursing (AUCON).
Over the past two years, Pridemore’s innovative faculty practice initiatives at AUCON have significantly expanded healthcare services to migrant workers, indigent communities, and rural populations, directly benefiting nearly 1,400 patients while providing invaluable training opportunities for future nurse practitioners. Internationally, her leadership in Auburn’s Ecuador service-learning program has extended essential healthcare services to nearly 3,000 individuals. Through mobile health clinics, interdisciplinary collaborations, and mentorship, the next generation of nurse practitioners is being shaped, ensuring high-quality, compassionate care reaches those who need it most.
Pridemore joined CON faculty in January of 2023. Following her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of South Alabama in 2009, she served as a nurse in the United States Navy for 12 years resigning at the rank of Lieutenant Commander. As a Navy Nurse, Pridemore served clinically in critical care and medical surgical settings. Administratively, she served in the roles of department head, nursing supervisor, and as a chief operations officer of an outpatient clinic. She is a graduate of Auburn's Doctor of Nursing Practice program and Dual-MSN nurse educator/nurse practitioner program. Currently, Pridemore serves part-time as a rural health nurse practitioner at Grove Hill Healthcare and teaches full-time in the family nurse practitioner program.
“Amy Pridemore's recent recognition with the NAFNP Practice Excellence Award is a well-earned recognition and a testament to her outstanding contributions to our college and the broader community,” said Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Caralise Hunt. “She is not only a skilled clinician but also a passionate advocate for healthcare equity. Her work exemplifies the power of nurse practitioners to make a lasting impact on communities in need.
“Her dedication to advancing family nurse practitioner practice through clinical leadership, education, and advocacy has significantly enhanced our program. Pridemore's faculty practice initiatives are impacting people locally and internationally. Her commitment to excellence and mentorship not only elevates the quality of care provided but also inspires and shapes the next generation of nurse practitioners, making her an invaluable asset to our college. Her dedication to FNP practice continues to inspire and elevate the profession,” Hunt added.
