About our authors
Michael Patrick Adams, PhD, is an accomplished educator, author and national speaker. The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development in Austin, Texas, named him a Master Teacher. He has published two other textbooks with Pearson Publishing: Core Concepts in Pharmacology and Pharmacology: Connections to Nursing Practice. Dr. Adams obtained his master's degree in pharmacology from Michigan State University and his doctorate in education from the University of South Florida. He was on the faculty of Lansing Community College and St. Petersburg College and served as Dean of Health Professions at Pasco-Hernando State College for 15 years. He is currently Adjunct Professor of Biological Sciences at Hillsborough Community College. Dr. Adams volunteers at the St. Petersburg Free Clinic, which provides medical care to adults with no health insurance.
Leland Norman (Norm) Holland, Jr., PhD, over 25 years ago, started out like many scientists, planning for a career in basic science research. He was quickly drawn to the field of teaching in higher medical education, where he has spent most of his career. Among the areas where he has been particularly effective are preparatory programs in nursing, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and allied health. Dr. Holland is both a professor and supporter in nursing education nationwide. He brings to the profession a depth of knowledge in biology, chemistry and medically related subjects, such as microbiology, biological chemistry and pharmacology. Dr. Holland's doctoral degree is in medical pharmacology. He is very much dedicated to the success of students and their preparation for careers in health care. He continues to motivate students in the lifelong pursuit of learning.
Shanti Ellen Chang, DNP, MSHI, FNP-BC, Assistant Professor, is a Family Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Director at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. She started working in healthcare 15 years ago and now leads an interprofessional telehealth clinic with students from various health disciplines. Dr. Chang is passionate about serving vulnerable populations and wants to guide and prepare the future healthcare workforce to brainstorm and implement evidence-based, creative solutions to improve health across the world.
Carol Quam Urban, PhD, RN, Associate Professor, is the Director for Administrative Controls & Screening Operations for Employee Health and Well-Being at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. Prior to this position, she taught nursing pharmacology in the School of Nursing for over 25 years, and served as the Director of the School. She considers pharmacology to be a course that truly integrates nursing knowledge, skills and interdisciplinary teamwork. She has co-authored the Pearson textbook Pharmacology: Connections to Nursing Practice with Dr. Adams and has worked on previous editions of Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiologic Approach.
