Anna G. Etchin, PhD

Assistant Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Biography

Anna is a baccalaureate-level Registered Nurse with a Ph.D. in Nursing from Northeastern University, Boston, MA. Anna's clinical background is in geriatric, psychiatric, hospice and palliative, and long-term care nursing with the VA. Her program of research focuses on post-9/11 US Veteran resilience and health functioning, particularly within the context of childhood and deployment trauma. She is committed to improving the holistic well-being of Veterans as they reintegrate into civilian life.

Publications

  • Published 3/23/2026

    Ream M, Moye J, Polacek L, O'Malley K, Baird L, Bashian H, Daks J, Etchin A, Pless Kaiser A. Understanding the social needs, resources, and group participation barriers of older rural veterans: A clinician survey. Psychol Serv. 2026 Mar 23. PMID: 41870378.

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  • Published 6/1/2024

    Mu Q, Guzman-Clark J, Etchin AG, Sullivan SC, Battaglia C. Exploring the Roles, Functions, and Work Experiences of Nurse Scientists in the Veterans Health Administration. J Nurs Adm. 2024 Jun 01; 54(6):378-384. PMID: 38767529.

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  • Published 10/26/2023

    O'Malley KA, Baird L, Kaiser AP, Bashian HM, Etchin AG, Sager ZS, Heintz H, Korsun L, Kemp K, Moye J. Maximizing Veterans Health Affairs Community Hospice Collaborations: Review of Perceived Resource Needs to Support Veterans at End of Life. J Hosp Palliat Nurs. 2024 Feb 01; 26(1):21-28. PMID: 37962223.

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  • Published 8/25/2023

    Foster M, Etchin A, Pope C, Hartmann CW, Emidio O, Bosworth HB. The Impact of COVID-19 on Hypertension and Hypertension Medication Adherence Among Underrepresented Racial and Ethnic Groups: A Scoping Review. Curr Hypertens Rep. 2023 Nov; 25(11):385-394. PMID: 37624472.

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  • Published 8/1/2023

    O'Malley KA, Etchin AG, Auguste EJ, Kaiser AP, Korsun L, Weiskittle RE, Bashian HM, Sager ZS, Moye J. Advancing Trauma-Informed Care Education for Hospice and Palliative Staff: Development and Evaluation of Educational Videos. J Hosp Palliat Nurs. 2023 Aug 01; 25(4):224-233. PMID: 34608883.

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Education

  • Northeastern University, PhD
  • University of Massachusetts Lowell, BS