Stephanie Betancur, PhD, RN
Dr. Stephanie Betancur is a seasoned writer, editor, and academic consultant passionate about helping students unlock their potential through compelling storytelling. With a PhD in Nursing from UNC and ongoing graduate work at Yale, Dr. Betancur blends academic rigor with creative insight, offering a uniquely interdisciplinary perspective to every project.
Her extensive experience spans healthcare, education, and content creation—from authoring peer-reviewed publications and developing e-learning courses to crafting successful grant proposals and even publishing bilingual children’s books. This diverse portfolio highlights her ability to simplify complex concepts into clear, engaging narratives that resonate with varied audiences.
Dr. Betancur’s approach to college admissions, scholarship, and personal statement consulting is both collaborative and detail-oriented. She believes that every applicant’s story is unique and deserves to be told with authenticity and precision. She ensures that each essay or application is not only persuasive but also truly reflective of the individual’s voice without using any AI tools.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Betancur excels at bridging cultural nuances, making her an ideal partner for students from diverse backgrounds. Whether you’re aiming to craft a standout admissions essay or a winning scholarship application, Dr. Betancur is committed to guiding you with personalized mentorship and strategic insight.
Let your story shine and open doors to your future with expert guidance from Dr. Stephanie Betancur, a trusted partner in transforming your narrative into your greatest academic asset.
Degrees & Awards
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Yale University
MSN, Psychiatric-Mental Health
08.2024 – PresentThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
PhD, Nursing
08.2020 – 05.2024The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
BSN, Nursing
05.2017 – 05.2019Appalachian State University
BA, Political Science; BA, Spanish Language & Cultures
08.2005 – 12.2009 -
March 2023: Lyle V. Jones Dissertation Fellowship within the Royster Society of Fellows for AY2023-2024
November 2022: Elizabeth Scott Carrington Nursing Scholarship Award
April 2022: Hillman Advancing Early Research Opportunities (AERO) Grant Award – Proposal funded: Evaluation of Environmental Services (EVS) Workers’ Risk for Occupational Exposure to Antineoplastic Drugs in Hospital Oncology Settings
October 2021: Elizabeth Scott Carrington Nursing Scholarship Award
August 2021: Jonas Nurse Leaders Scholars Program Award on Environmental Health
June 2021: Acceptance into the Graduate Certificate in Total Worker Health Program Fall 2021 cohort (North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Center & the Department of Health Behavior at the Gillings School of Global Public Health)
August 2020: NIH-funded T32 Pre‐Doctoral Trainee Grant Award: Interventions for Preventing and Managing Chronic Illness
March 2020: The Cancer Outcomes Research Program Travel Award by the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center of UNC Chapel Hill (Award on hold due to COVID-19)
February 2020: The Graduate Student Transportation Grant Award by the Graduate School at UNC Chapel Hill (Award on hold due to COVID-19)
August 2019: Elizabeth Scott Carrington Nursing Scholarship Award
May 2019: Pauline W. Brown Scholarship Award
April 2019: Honors in Nursing Program: Nursing Care of Adults with Cancer Who Have Limited English Proficiency (LEP): Cultural Awareness Among Oncology Nurses
April 2019: Alpha Alpha Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society
January 2018: Hillman Scholar in Nursing Innovation Awardee
September 2017: Mentors2 Program Scholar
August 2017: Eunice Morde Doty Scholar
October 2016: The Piedmont Health Services Five-Year Service Award
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Betancur, S., Leak Bryant, A., Conklin, J., & Walton, A. (2024). Occupational Exposure to Chemical Substances and Health Outcomes among Hospital Environmental Services Workers: A Scoping Review of International Studies. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 21(4), 287–309. https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2024.2311870
Bryant, A., Morgan, M., Coombs, L., Hirschey, R., Betancur, S., Xu, J., Wehner, K., Mayer, D. (2023). Development of an Undergraduate Oncology Nursing Elective with a Focus on Palliative Care. Nurse Educator. DOI: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001547
Tan, K. R., Chan, Y. N., Iadonisi, K., Poor, E., Betancur, S., Jung, A., Sagester, K., Coppola, S., Pergolotti, M., Kent, E. E., Schwartz, T., Richardson, D., & Bryant, A. L. (2023). Perspectives of Caregivers of Older Adults with Acute Myeloid Leukemia During Initial Hypomethylating Agents and Venetoclax Chemotherapy. Supportive Care in Cancer: Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 31(1), 95. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-022-07565-7
Morgan, M., Betancur, S., Coombs, L., Wehner, K., Mayer, D., Bryant, A. L. (2022). Using a Plan-Do-Study-Act Model to Design and Implement an Inaugural Undergraduate Oncology Nursing Elective. Oncology Nursing Forum (Vol. 49, No. 2).
Bryant, A. L., Betancur, S., Morgan, M., Wehner, K., Coombs, L., Mayer, D. (2022). Nursing Students’ Perceptions Toward Care of the Dying Individual with Cancer in an Inaugural Oncology Nursing Elective. Oncology Nursing Forum (Vol. 49, No. 2).
Chan, Y.., Betancur, S., Conklin, J., Hirschey, R., Piepmeier, A., Foster, M.C., Anderson, R.A., Bender, C., & Bryant, A.L. (2022). Cognitive Function in Adults with Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treated with Chemotherapy: A Systematic Review. Cancer Nursing. DOI: 10.1097/NCC.00000000000011646.
Betancur, S., Walton, A. L., Smith-Miller, C., Wiesen, C., & Leak Bryant, A. (2020). Cultural Awareness: Ensuring High-Quality Care for Limited English Proficient Patients. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 24(5), 530–537. https://doi.org/10.1188/20.CJON.530-537