Taiwo O. Arise
- taiwo.arise@famu.edu
- PHONE
- 850-599-3017
- OFFICE
- School Of Nursing - Instruct
Assistant Professor
Curriculum Development
Academic & Professional Advisor
Employee Development
Ware-Rhaney Building, Suite 103
Dr. Taiwo (Tai) Arise is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Educator with nearly 20 years of experience in healthcare and nursing education. She is passionate about teaching, mentoring, and guiding the next generation of nurses and advanced practice providers.
Dr. Arise began her nursing career as a medical-surgical nurse and has since gained experience across various specialties, including cardiology, primary care, internal medicine, urgent care, correctional health, and telehealth. She currently serves veterans as an Internal Medicine and Telehealth provider at the Veterans Medical Center, primarily caring for adult-geriatric populations.
In academia, Dr. Arise plays a vital role in curriculum development, student advising, and faculty support. She has taught at both undergraduate and graduate levels in traditional and online formats.
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Oklahoma City University
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Oklahoma City University
Dr. Arise’s current research and teaching interests focus on:
- Management of chronic diseases in older adults
- Adult-geriatric primary care
- Enhancing clinical education in advanced nursing practice
- NGR 6202L – Primary Care of Adults Across the Lifespan II – Practicum
- NGR 5209 – Clinical Management of Older Adults