Biography and expertise
Dr. Park earned PhD in Nursing Science from University of Washington, Seattle, WA in 2013, MSN from Yale University, New Haven, CT in 2004, BSN from Husson University, Bangor, ME in 2002, and ADN from Red Cross of College of Nursing, Seoul, Korea. Dr. Park is currently appointed as an assistant professor in St. David's School of Nursing at Texas State University.
Education
Doctorate Degree
PhD in Nursing
University of Washington, 2013
Master's Degree
MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner
Yale University, 2004
Bachelor's Degree
BSN in Nursing
Husson University, 2002
Teaching Interests
Research Interests
Featured grants
- Song, Ahyoung (Principal), Sen, Keya (Co-Principal), Ramamonjiarivelo, Zo H (Co-Principal), Park, Gloria Youngju (Co-Principal), Mohan, Ranjini (Co-Principal), Ari, Arzu (Co-Principal). Pathways to Care: Identifying Hidden Health Issues in Geriatric Populations by Providing Comprehensive Health Screening and Wellness Information, Williamson Fund Geriatric Health and Long-Term Care Research , College of Health Professions, Texas State University, $10000. (Submitted: February 14, 2025, Funded: March 26, 2025 - Present). Grant.
- Park, Gloria Youngju (Principal), Garcia, Theresa J (Co-Principal). Effect of a Culturally Focused Parenting Program on Korean Parents and Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Texas State University, $15979. (Submitted: October 2022, Funded: January 2023 - Present). Grant.
- Park, Gloria Youngju. Blood Pressure Kiosk Installation, American Heart Association, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $2500. (Submitted: May 2025, Funded: August 2026). Grant.
- Andelman, Dixie Marie Bennett, Park, Gloria Youngju (Co-Principal), Ramamonjiarivelo, Zo H (Co-Principal). Continuous Glucose Monitoring Use, Usability, Barriers, and Satisfaction Among Older Adults with Diabetes: A Cross‑Sectional Survey Study, Williamson Fund, Texas State University, $10000. (Submitted: May 2026). Grant.
- Park, Gloria Youngju (Principal), Song, Ahyoung (Co-Principal), Yang, Youngran (Co-Principal), Choi, Jong San (Supporting). Effectiveness of Health Education and Exercise Program on Health Outcomes in Korean-American Seniors: A Randomized Controlled Trial for Geriatric Care, Williamson Fund Geriatric Health and Long-Term Care Research , College of Health Professions, Texas State University, $10000. (Submitted: October 2, 2024, Funded: February 2025 - August 2026). Grant.
Featured scholarly/creative works
- Park, G. Y., & Yang, Y. (2024). Sexual decision-making: An exploratory interview study of Cambodian adolescents. Frontiers in Reproductive Health. https://doi.org/doi:%2010.3389/frph.2024.1409351
- Ahn, J., Yang, Y., & Park, G. Y. (2024). Advancing elderly diabetes care: exploring the usability and acceptance of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Geriatric Nursing, 59, 15–25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.06.041
- Yang, Y., Park, G. Y., & Kim, H. B. (2024). Unveiling the Path: A Qualitative Study on the Initial Sexual Experiences of Cambodian Adolescents. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 35(5), 340–347. https://doi.org/10.1177/10436596241259199
- Yang, Y., Kim, J., Park, G. Y., & Thapa, R. (2024). Exploring Cambodian Adolescents’ Perceptions on Sex: A Qualitative Investigation. Frontiers In Reproductive Health. https://doi.org/doi:%2010.3389/frph.2024.1275941
- Yang, Y., Park, G. Y., & Lee, K. E. (2022). The best-worst scaling approach: prioritizing burdensome menopause symptoms among Cambodian women. Women & Health, 62(4), 325–335. https://doi.org/10.1080/03630242.2022.2068736
Featured service activities
- Chair
MSN Council
- Chair
MSN Curriculum & Program Evaluation Committee
- Chair
Accreditation of MSN subcommittee
- Member
DNP Council
- Member
DNP Curriculum & Program Evaluation Committee.
- Member
Williamson Long-Term Care Fund Proposal review committee