Mahaman Moussa

Dr. Mahaman Moussa is a senior core faculty member in Walden University’s College of Nursing. He holds dual doctorates in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Nursing Practice (DNP), reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to health education and global service. Born and raised in Niger, Dr. Moussa’s journey from one of the world’s poorest nations to becoming a healthcare leader in the United States exemplifies resilience, cultural awareness, and commitment to social change. He is the founder and CEO of Polyclinique Mariam and Polyclinique Moussa in Niger, which provide essential medical care and professional training to underserved communities. His professional interests include global health equity, cultural competence in nursing education, and improving patient outcomes in low-resource settings. Dr. Moussa has been honored with the College of Nursing Faculty Excellence Award, University Presidential Faculty Excellence Award, and Walden University Social Change Award.

Courses Taught

NURS 6531 - Adult Health Across Life span

NURS 6512 - Advanced Health Assessment

NURS 6501 - Pathophysiology

Education

DNP, University of Massachusetts/Amherst

PhD, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria

MSN, Winston Salem State University

BSN, Winston Salem State University

Public Service

MEDICAL MISSION TO AFRICA, Volunteer -

Awards / Honors

Commitment to Social Change Award, Walden University, 2017

Laureate 2017 “ Here For Good” Honoree., Laureate University, 2017

Presidential Award for Faculty Excellence, Walden University, 2022

Publications

Moussa, M. (2016). : An e-health approach to foster Diabetic Knowledge of African American .

Moussa, M., Sherrod, D., Choi, J. (2013). E-Health Intervention for Increasing Diabetes Knowledge in African Americans with Diabetes. International Journal of Nursing Practice

Roberts, D., Moussa, M., Sherrod, D. (2011). Foster cultural responsiveness on your unit. Nursing Management: The Journal of Excellence in Nursing Leadership

Moussa, M., Sherrod, D., Choi, J. (2012). Use of E-health to Improve Health Literacy and decrease health Disparity among Diabetic African Americans. Journal of Best Practices in Health Professions Diversity: Research, Education and Policy

Presentations

Morgan, P., Stone, J., Moussa, M., Steele, L. L., Fogel, J. (2016). Comparison of grade experience between online NP students who double clinical courses and those who do not double clinical courses. Association of Black Nursing Faculty 29th Annual Meeting and Scientific Conference