Julian Gallegos

Areas of Expertise

• Diabetes
• Men's Health
• Urology
• Role of the Nurse Practitioner
• Androgen Replacement Therapy

HHS Signature Research Area(s)

• Healthy Lifestyles and Vital Longevity

School of Nursing Research Area(s)

• Family, Maternal and Child Health
• Health Promotion and Population Health
• Healthcare Systems and Organizations
• Nursing Education
• Firefighters Health and Wellness

Biography

Dr. Gallegos is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) with 23 years of diverse nursing experience spanning clinical practice, leadership, education, and research. His clinical background includes medical-surgical nursing, labor and delivery, stroke care, diabetes management, nursing leadership and management, family practice, general urology, and men’s health. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Urologic Nurses and Associates, reflecting his commitment to advancing practice in urologic and men’s health care.

Dr. Gallegos holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a minor in Psychology from Purdue University – West Lafayette, a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner from Indiana State University, and a Ph.D. in Nursing from the University of Arizona, where his research focused on understanding the mechanisms for the prevention and treatment of biological injury. He also earned an MBA with a focus on Physicians and Healthcare Executives from Touro University Worldwide.

His current research centers on the health and wellness of male firefighters, with a particular focus on improving outcomes related to occupational stress, physical fitness, and preventative health behaviors. As part of his scholarly work, Dr. Gallegos developed a theory addressing the multidimensional influences on male firefighter wellness, which integrates biological, psychological, occupational, and environmental factors to guide both clinical practice and future research.

Dr. Gallegos served eight years of active duty as a United States Air Force (USAF) Nurse and Officer, completing several stateside and overseas assignments, including a deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He received an honorable discharge in 2010, having been awarded multiple service ribbons and medals in recognition of his dedication and service.

Education

• PhD
• MBA
• RN
• FNP-BC
• CNL
• NREMT

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Cornell University Diversity and Inclusion Certificate, 2019

Selected Honors/Awards

• Fellow of the Academy of Urological Nurses and Associates - 2021
• Luther Christman Fellow, American Association for Men in Nursing - 2022
• Mary Opal Wolanin Award for Best Dissertation - Vulnerable Populations - 2018
• Graduate LaNelle Geddes Pinnacle of Excellence Award, Purdue School of Nursing - 2022
• Sigma Theta Tau International - Delta Omicron Excellence in Leadership Award - 2022

Professional Affiliations

• DNPs of Color, Advisory Board
• National Association of Hispanic Nurses, DEI Committee Co-chair
• Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates, Urologic Nursing Editorial Board
• American Association for Men in Nursing, Fellow and Research Task Force Member