Dr. Thomas Cooper, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FNP-C, MBA, PLNC

Dr. Thomas Cooper, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FNP-C, MBA, PLNC, is a highly accomplished nurse practitioner and educator specializing in acute care, critical care, and hospitalist medicine. With dual certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Cooper has extensive clinical experience in ICU, emergency, and hospitalist settings, where he provides advanced, patient-centered care for diverse populations. His clinical focus emphasizes rural and frontier medicine, ensuring high-quality healthcare delivery to communities with unique challenges and needs.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Cooper serves as an Associate Professor at Christian Brothers University, where he teaches Adult Health II and mentors the next generation of nursing professionals. Over the years, he has guided countless students toward successful careers in healthcare, finding fulfillment in their growth and achievements. He also maintains a part-time practice as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with ApolloMD, where he continues to refine his clinical skills while contributing to patient care and hospital operations.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Dr. Cooper is passionate about leadership, education, and community engagement. He has published research on nursing education and presented on topics such as Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and Rabies prevention at national conferences. Outside of work, he enjoys target sports, including skeet and sporting clays, reflecting his love for precision, focus, and discipline. Dr. Cooper balances a demanding career with personal interests, demonstrating the same dedication to his hobbies and students as he does to his patients.

• University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Nursing – Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Union University – Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Family Nurse Practitioner
• Union University – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Christian Brothers University – Master of Business Administration (MBA), Healthcare Management
• Northeast Mississippi Community College – Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Nursing

• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified
• Family Nurse Practitioner – Certified (FNP-C)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
• Professional Legal Nurse Consultant (PLNC)

• Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM)
• Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM)
• Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
• A.V.I.R.C.

• Head Coach, Christian Brothers High School Brothers in Arms Trap and Skeet Team

Peer-Reviewed Publication

Recommendations From an Early Adopter of a Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
- Journal of Nursing Education, 2016; 55(10):563–567
- Authors include: Cooper, T., et al.

Poster Presentations

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome: What It Is and What It Is Not
- AANP National Conference, 2016
Screening and Prevention of Rabies in Unvaccinated Individuals
- AANP National Conference, 2015