Eileen Faulds, PhD, MS, RN, FNP-BC, CDCES
The Ohio State University College of Nursing and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio
Eileen R. Faulds, PhD, FNP-BC, RN, CDCES is an assistant professor, tenure track, at The Ohio State University (OSU) College of Nursing. Over her 12-years of experience as an endocrinology nurse practitioner, certified diabetes educator, and certified insulin pump trainer, she has practiced in inpatient and outpatient settings with children and adults with diabetes. She has worked extensively with interdisciplinary teams in the implementation of and use of diabetes technology in the inpatient setting. In 2022, Dr. Faulds’ team was awarded a prestigious Magnet Prize Award by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for their work implementing continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Faulds currently serves as principal investigator on clinical trials examining the use of CGM in the critical care environment. In addition, her National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded research is focused on understanding novel aspects of diabetes and technology management and the experience of individuals with diabetes and their relationship with technology. Her research also involves the use of game based and simulation technologies to craft innovative diabetes self-management solutions for individuals with diabetes. Dr. Faulds’ work utilizes patient device data to personalize self-management and technology solutions to meet people with diabetes unique needs.