Clinical Assistant Professor
Department
Department of Systems, Populations and Leadership
Undergraduate Studies Program
Contact
University of Michigan School of Nursing
400 North Ingalls Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5482
Interests
Pediatric human trafficking
Medical mistrust
Preventative care
Health disparities
Pediatric endocrinology
Dr. Brianna Brand is a pediatric nurse practitioner whose expertise centers on pediatric primary care, adolescent health, and health disparities in underserved populations. Her work is grounded in a strong commitment to patient- and family-centered care, emphasizing collaboration, education, and shared decision-making to support children and their caregivers. She prioritizes building trust with families, addressing social and environmental influences on health, and promoting preventive care and early intervention across the pediatric lifespan. Her clinical background includes managing acute and chronic pediatric conditions across neurological, endocrine, and multisystem disorders while maintaining a holistic, compassionate approach to care. Her scholarship focuses on improving clinical outcomes through early diagnosis, diagnostic accuracy, and addressing gaps in care, including infectious disease, adolescent mental health, and healthcare utilization, with a focus on equitable, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed practices.
Current Research Grants and Programs
Qualitative Evaluation of Parent and Child Perceptions of Primary Care and How it Impacts Trust in Primary Care Providers
Bangali Adolescents with Psychiatric Conditions: Exploring the Relationship Between Mental Health and Healthcare Utilization Among Bengali Adolescents
Teaching
Dr. Brand is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the undergraduate nursing program, where she teaches pediatric didactic instruction and clinical courses including Pediatrics and Therapeutic Nursing Care III. Her previous teaching experience includes health assessment, community health, transcultural care, and simulation. Her teaching is grounded in respect, mentorship, intellectual challenge, and excellence, with a focus on preparing students for safe, competent, and compassionate nursing practice. Through classroom instruction, clinical supervision, simulation, reflection, and individualized feedback, Dr. Brand helps students strengthen their confidence, critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making. She emphasizes professionalism, accountability, evidence-based practice, and lifelong professional growth.
Affiliations/Service
Member, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Member, National League of Nursing
Member, American Association of College of Nursing
Member, Sigma Theta Tau, Rho Chapter
Notable Awards/Honors
Advance Nursing Education Workforce Grant, 2022
Michigan Area Health Education Center Scholar, 2022
College of Nursing General Fund Scholarship, 2020
Rosemarie Torrento Endowed Scholarship, 2020
Nurse Scholars Society Endowed Scholarship, 2020
Bess Haddad Endowed Memorial Nursing Scholarship, 2020
Education
DNP, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 2023
GCNE, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 2023
BSN, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 2019
Publications Highlights
Mooney, M., Brand, B., Ngatio, M., Gonzalez, M., & Shukla, M. (2025). Two shots, no strep - An alternative approach to treating streptococcal pharyngitis with adherence concerns: Case report. Journal of Clinical Images and Medical Case Reports, 6(9), 3769. doi.org/10.52768/2766-7820/3769.