Phone: (626) 815-6000, Ext. 5532
Phone 2: 626 815-5386
Fax: 626 815-5414
Email: abralock@apu.edu
Office Location: WC 315
Anita Bralock, PhD, RN, CNM
Chair, Second Degree Programs; Assistant Professor
School of Nursing
Profile
Anita Bralock is currently an assistant professor in the School of Nursing at Azusa Pacific University (APU). Having dedicated most of her research and service towards HIV prevention, she shows passion in her specializations. Dr. Bralock has given many presentations and lectures, including a few during APU's chapel. Having received the "Outstanding Clinical Nurse Educator Award" from the University of Southern California two times, it is no wonder people want to hear more about her knowledge in the field. Dr. Bralock is actively involved in numerous committees on campus including: Academic Senate, Faculty Committee, Research Committee, Graduate Council, and Admissions Committee.
Education
PhD, Nursing - University of California Los Angeles, 2003
Certificate in Nurse Midwifery - Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, 1995
MN, Maternal Child Health Nursing and Clinical Nurse Specialist - University of California Los Angeles, 1991
BS, Health Sciences - Chapman University, 1988
AS, Nursing - Highland Park College, 1980
Credentials/Certifications
Registered Nurse, California Board of Registered Nursing
Ceritfied Nurse Midwife, California Nurse-Midwife
Certified Nurse Midwife, California NMW Furnishing number
American College of Nurse Midwives
Certified Neonatal Resuscitation
Public Health Certificate
Certified Advanced Fetal Monitoring
Certificate in Nurse Midwifery - Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, 1995
MN, Maternal Child Health Nursing and Clinical Nurse Specialist - University of California Los Angeles, 1991
BS, Health Sciences - Chapman University, 1988
AS, Nursing - Highland Park College, 1980
Credentials/Certifications
Registered Nurse, California Board of Registered Nursing
Ceritfied Nurse Midwife, California Nurse-Midwife
Certified Nurse Midwife, California NMW Furnishing number
American College of Nurse Midwives
Certified Neonatal Resuscitation
Public Health Certificate
Certified Advanced Fetal Monitoring
Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Presentations
Iota Sigma Chapter of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau, International, Azusa Pacific University podium presentation of diaster relief work done with American Red Cross, Louisiana. Presentation entitled "Hurricane Katrina Relief: After the Storm Nursing Care and Nursing Research." Azusa, California. 2006
Paper accepted entitled "Predictors of Risky Sexual Behaviors among Hispanic and African American Women" for a poster presentation. Presented at the International Council of Women's Health Issues (ICOWHI16) 2006 Congress in Sydney, Australia. November 2006
Paper accepted entitled "Predictors of Risky Sexual Behaviors among Hispanic and African American Women in the United States" for poster presentation. Presented at the Fulbright Academy of Science and Technology, held in Panama City, Panama. March 2007
Bralock, Anita. "Katrina Relief," Charles R. Drew University Community health courses, 2005
Bralock, Anita. "Katrina Relief," Azusa Pacific University Chapel, 2005
Publications
Bralock, A. and Koniak-Griffin, D. (in review). What do sexually active adolescent females say about relationship issues? Journal of Pediatric Nursing.
Bralock, A. and Koniak-Griffin, D. "Relationship, Power and Other Influences on Condom Use Among African American Female Adolescents," Health Care for Women International, (2007).
Research
Bralock, Anita. Research study using mixed methods to examine risky sexual behaviors of Hispanic and African American young adult women ages 18 to 25 who are currently sexually active, 2006
Bralock, Anita. Doctoral studies. "Factors Influencing Condom Use among African American Female Adolescents." To contribute to the scientific knowledge of condom use behavior among high-risk and culturally diverse adolescents, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, 2003
Bralock, Anita. Research Assistant. "Promoting Dual Method Use to Prevent HIV and Unintended Pregnancy." An intervention study to teach HIV prevention and promote DMU among sexually active teens receiving hormonal contraception from a community-based clinic, 1999-2001
Bralock, Anita. Research Assistant. "Children's Health and Responsible Mothering (C.H.A.R.M. II)." A federally funded intervention study to teach HIV prevention, 1998-2000
Bralock, Anita. Research Assistant. "Children's Health and Responsible Mothering (C.H.A.R.M. I)." A federally funded intervention study to teach adolescent parenting, coping, and problem solving skills, 1998-2000
View All Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Iota Sigma Chapter of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau, International, Azusa Pacific University podium presentation of diaster relief work done with American Red Cross, Louisiana. Presentation entitled "Hurricane Katrina Relief: After the Storm Nursing Care and Nursing Research." Azusa, California. 2006
Paper accepted entitled "Predictors of Risky Sexual Behaviors among Hispanic and African American Women" for a poster presentation. Presented at the International Council of Women's Health Issues (ICOWHI16) 2006 Congress in Sydney, Australia. November 2006
Paper accepted entitled "Predictors of Risky Sexual Behaviors among Hispanic and African American Women in the United States" for poster presentation. Presented at the Fulbright Academy of Science and Technology, held in Panama City, Panama. March 2007
Bralock, Anita. "Katrina Relief," Charles R. Drew University Community health courses, 2005
Bralock, Anita. "Katrina Relief," Azusa Pacific University Chapel, 2005
Publications
Bralock, A. and Koniak-Griffin, D. (in review). What do sexually active adolescent females say about relationship issues? Journal of Pediatric Nursing.
Bralock, A. and Koniak-Griffin, D. "Relationship, Power and Other Influences on Condom Use Among African American Female Adolescents," Health Care for Women International, (2007).
Research
Bralock, Anita. Research study using mixed methods to examine risky sexual behaviors of Hispanic and African American young adult women ages 18 to 25 who are currently sexually active, 2006
Bralock, Anita. Doctoral studies. "Factors Influencing Condom Use among African American Female Adolescents." To contribute to the scientific knowledge of condom use behavior among high-risk and culturally diverse adolescents, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, 2003
Bralock, Anita. Research Assistant. "Promoting Dual Method Use to Prevent HIV and Unintended Pregnancy." An intervention study to teach HIV prevention and promote DMU among sexually active teens receiving hormonal contraception from a community-based clinic, 1999-2001
Bralock, Anita. Research Assistant. "Children's Health and Responsible Mothering (C.H.A.R.M. II)." A federally funded intervention study to teach HIV prevention, 1998-2000
Bralock, Anita. Research Assistant. "Children's Health and Responsible Mothering (C.H.A.R.M. I)." A federally funded intervention study to teach adolescent parenting, coping, and problem solving skills, 1998-2000
View All Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Professional Experience
Academic Experience
Chair, Second Degree Programs, School of Nursing, APU. 2007 - present.
Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 2004-present
Interim Director of Nurse Midwifery Education Program, Initiated Nurse Midwifery Master's Degree Program, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 1997-1998
Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing and Coordinator of Women's Health Care course, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 1991-2004
Clinical Work
Certified Nurse Midwife (per-diem), East Valley Community Health Center, West Covina, CA, 2004-2005
Certified Nurse Midwife (per-diem), University Physicians Health Care Corporation, Santa Fe Springs, CA, 1998-2003
Certified Nurse Midwife for Dr. S. Gandhi, Maternity Center, Los Angeles, CA, 1995-1998
Chair, Second Degree Programs, School of Nursing, APU. 2007 - present.
Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 2004-present
Interim Director of Nurse Midwifery Education Program, Initiated Nurse Midwifery Master's Degree Program, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 1997-1998
Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing and Coordinator of Women's Health Care course, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 1991-2004
Clinical Work
Certified Nurse Midwife (per-diem), East Valley Community Health Center, West Covina, CA, 2004-2005
Certified Nurse Midwife (per-diem), University Physicians Health Care Corporation, Santa Fe Springs, CA, 1998-2003
Certified Nurse Midwife for Dr. S. Gandhi, Maternity Center, Los Angeles, CA, 1995-1998
Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
Honors, Awards, Recognition
Dean's Emerging Scholar Award, APU. 2005, 2006, 2007
Outstanding Clinical Nurse Educator Award, University of Southern California,
2003; Outstanding Clinical Nurse Educator Award, University of Southern California, 1999
Associations, Boards, Committees
Member, American College of Nurse Midwives
Member, Western Institute of Nursing
Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Sorority
Member, Chi Eta Phi International Nursing Sorority
Member, Faculty Committee, Azusa Pacific University
Member, Research Committee, Azusa Pacific University
Member, Graduate Council, Azusa Pacific University
Member, Admissions Committee, Azusa Pacific University
Member, Academic Senate, Azusa Paficic University
Dean's Emerging Scholar Award, APU. 2005, 2006, 2007
Outstanding Clinical Nurse Educator Award, University of Southern California,
2003; Outstanding Clinical Nurse Educator Award, University of Southern California, 1999
Associations, Boards, Committees
Member, American College of Nurse Midwives
Member, Western Institute of Nursing
Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Sorority
Member, Chi Eta Phi International Nursing Sorority
Member, Faculty Committee, Azusa Pacific University
Member, Research Committee, Azusa Pacific University
Member, Graduate Council, Azusa Pacific University
Member, Admissions Committee, Azusa Pacific University
Member, Academic Senate, Azusa Paficic University
Expertise
Fetal Monitoring
Maternal Child Health
Neonatal Resuscitation
Nurse Midwifery
Nursing
Special Interests and Activities
Community Service: Zoe Christian Fellowship, BEST Program, March of Dimes, Better Babies Series for March of Dimes Program; Nursing Recruitment of Minority Students
Note: This information is current for the 2007-08 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
