Martha Coates is a graduate of Drexel University's Nursing PhD program. She is a geriatric nurse practitioner with experience providing care for older adults in primary care, long term care and skilled nursing. Prior to obtaining her nurse practitioner certification, she worked as a registered nurse caring for adults in multiple settings, including medical/surgical, post anesthesia care unit and medical intensive care.

Graduated:
2023

Dissertation Title:
Examining Polypharmacy Status, Associated Symptoms, and the Trajectory of Physical Function and Health Outcomes in Older Adults with and without Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias

Education History:

• Master of Science in Nursing
  Adult Nurse Practitioner Program, Geriatric Focus
  Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN – 8/2012
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC – 5/2005

Research Interests:

• Older adults experiencing polypharmacy with a focus on improving health outcomes and quality of life for those with Alzheimer's Disease and related Dementias.

Awards

• Cell2Society, Student Pilot Funding July 2020 for her project National Trends of adverse drug effects in older adults: HCUP 2018

Faculty Mentor:
Rose Ann DiMaria-Ghalili, PhD, RN, FASPEN, FAAN, FGSA