Sarah Lee
At Pacific Since: 2023
Feng Ping (Sarah) Lee, PhD, RN, earned her Associate Degree in Nursing and Midwifery from Fooyin University in Taiwan. She continued her education at the University of Dubuque, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She then earned her Master of Science in Nursing in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, followed by her PhD in Gerontology Care and Dementia from the University of Washington School of Nursing. Prior to joining Pacific, she held faculty and leadership positions at California State University, Los Angeles, and Fooyin University in Taiwan, where she served as Director of the BSN Program and Deputy Director of the Department of Nursing. She joined the School of Health Sciences at Pacific in 2023 as an Associate Professor and was appointed Associate Director of the ELMSN Program in 2025.
Dr. Lee brings to Pacific a broad foundation in both academic nursing and clinical practice, including active experience as a Home Health Registered Nurse. What she values most about Pacific is the opportunity to mentor the next generation of nurses and support students through one of the most demanding and rewarding transitions in their professional lives. As a faculty member, she is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment where students feel prepared and confident to enter practice. She also serves as Principal Investigator and Project Director for an HRSA Nursing Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention (NEPQR) Workforce Expansion Program grant, reflecting her dedication to expanding access to nursing education.
Dr. Lee’s scholarly work focuses on gerontological nursing, dementia care, home health nursing, and evidence-based clinical practice. Her research has been published in journals such as the Journal of Nursing Research, Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, and Geriatric Nursing, and she has presented at national and international conferences. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and the American Nurses Association, and serves as a peer reviewer for Public Health Nursing and the Australian Journal on Ageing. She received the Daisy Award from the International Home Care Nurses Organization in 2025.
- PhD, Gerontology Care and Dementia, University of Washington School of Nursing, 2005
- MSN, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, 1994
- BSN, Nursing, University of Dubuque, 1992
- ADN, Nursing and Midwifery, Fooyin University, Taiwan, 1988
Teaching Philosophy
My goal as a faculty member is to prepare students not only with clinical knowledge and skills, but with the confidence and critical thinking they need to thrive as professional nurses. I believe in meeting students where they are, drawing on real clinical experiences to make complex concepts meaningful, and creating a classroom environment where questions are welcomed and growth is expected. I am especially passionate about gerontological care, evidence-based practice, and supporting students in understanding the full scope of nursing’s role in promoting health equity and quality outcomes.
Courses
- NURS 222 — Evidence-Based Research in Healthcare
- NURS 232 — Clinical Improvement Project I
- NURS 240 — Advanced Concepts in Nursing Practice
- NURS 242 — Advanced Concepts and Clinical Immersion
- NURS 246 — Care Coordination and Transition Management
- NURS 248 — Clinical Improvement Project II
Dr. Lee’s research centers on gerontological nursing, dementia care, home health nursing practice, and evidence-based clinical guideline development. Her work examines behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, family caregiver support, and interventions to promote healthy aging across care settings. She has collaborated on national and international research teams and has mentored numerous graduate students through thesis and quality improvement projects. Dr. Lee is also actively engaged in scholarship on nursing workforce development and clinical competency in home health nursing.
Research Interests
- Gerontological Nursing and Dementia Care
- Home Health Nursing and Clinical Competency
- Evidence-Based Practice and Clinical Guideline Development
- Family Caregiver Support
- Nursing Workforce Development
Selected Publications (2020–Present)
- Omolewa, P., Bressan, J., & Lee, F. P. (2026). The use of high-fidelity simulation in pre-licensure nursing programs: A systematic review. Open Journal of Nursing, 16(3), 155–171.
- Chia Jung Hu, Feng Ping Lee, & Rei Mei Hong (2026). The relationships and mediating effects of work-life factors on acute and chronic fatigue among nurses. Journal of Nursing Management (submitted).
- Liu, M. Y., Fan, S. Y., Cheng, W. Y., Chang, L. H., Lee, F. P., & Wang, J. J. (2026). Comparing the effects of the multi- and trans-disciplinary care consultation models on family caregivers’ competence and psychological distress in caring for people with dementia. Journal of Applied Gerontology (submitted).
- Lee, F. P., Wang, Y. T., Liu, M. Y., & Wang, J. J. (2026). Evidence-based clinical guideline on the management of agitated behavior for hospitalized patients with dementia. Nursing Forum (submitted).
- Hong, J. J., & Lee, F. P. (2025). The relationships and mediating effects of work-life factors on acute and chronic fatigue among nurses. Journal of Nursing Management (submitted).
- Lin, S., Lee, F. P., & Wang, J. J. (2025). Exploring risk factors, prevention, and search methods for getting lost among people with dementia. Journal of Applied Gerontology (submitted).
- Lee, F. P., Chiu, H. H., & Hsieh, H. F. (2025). Clinical competency in home health nursing: A scoping review. Journal of Advanced Nursing (in submission).
- Shen, W. C., Tai, T. M., Lee, F. P., & Wang, J. J. (2025). Evidence-based clinical guideline for supporting family caregivers of hospitalized people with dementia. Geriatric Nursing (submitted).
- Liu, M. Y., Shen, W. C., Lee, F. P., & Wang, J. J. (2025). Comparing the effects of the multi- and transdisciplinary care consultation models on family caregivers’ competence and psychological distress in caring for people with dementia. Journal of Family Nursing (submitted).
- Liu, M. Y., Shen, W. C., Lee, F. P., & Wang, J. J. (2025). Development and feasibility evaluation of guidelines for supporting family caregivers of hospitalized people with dementia. Journal of Clinical Nursing (submitted).
- Chen, K. X., Hsu, P. C., Lin, J. N., Lee, F. P., & Wang, J. J. (2023). Exploring the difficulties and strategies of family caregivers in caring for patients with dementia in acute care wards. The Journal of Nursing Research, 31(5), e297. https://doi.org/10.1097/jnr.0000000000000575
- Hsiao, H. T., Chang, C. C., Chen, N. C., Chiu, H. C., Huang, C. W., Lee, F. P., & Wang, J. J. (2020). Effects of a dementia dietary educational program on nutritional knowledge and healthy eating behavior of family caregivers. Educational Gerontology. https://doi.org/10.1080/03601277.2020.1744234
- Hu, C. J., Lee, F. P., & Hong, R. M. (2020). Fatigue management health education intervention effects on flight attendants. Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance Journal, 91(12), 911–917.
