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Dr. Ranger-Murdock is a dedicated psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with many years of experience in nursing and a profound commitment to advancing mental health care.

Her research focuses on improving mental health outcomes for underserved populations, particularly people of color during the perinatal period. As a dedicated researcher, Professor Ranger-Murdock has prioritized novel approaches to care aimed at destigmatizing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). With a passion for teaching and mentorship, she fosters the development of future nursing leaders through innovative and inclusive teaching practices. She integrates her clinical expertise, enthusiasm for learning, and commitment to health equity into every aspect of her work.

Her teaching philosophy emphasizes engagement, effective communication, and leveraging modern teaching methods to inspire students. Beyond the classroom, Dr. Ranger-Murdock actively engages in campus and community initiatives that promote leadership, mentorship, and inclusion. She brings a global perspective to nursing care and education, rooted in her experience as the child of Jamaican immigrants and her dedication to addressing disparities in healthcare.

Teaching at the Lienhard School of Nursing is not just about sharing knowledge—it’s about inspiring future leaders in healthcare. My goal is to create a supportive and engaging environment where students feel empowered to grow, question, and ultimately excel in their practice.

DNP, Doctor of Nursing Practice
Psychiatric Mental Health with Women’s Health Subspecialty
Columbia University
Thesis: Development of Race-Based Essentialism in Children Varies by Race: Possible Effects of Exposure to Racial Diversity and Parental Attitudes

Post-Masters Certification, Psychiatric Mental Health
New York University

MS, Nursing
New York University

BA, Psychology
Minor: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Studies
University Honors Scholar Honors

• Jonas Philanthropist Scholar, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
• Eastern Regional Research Award, PSI CHI, The International Honor Society in Psychology

• Postpartum Support International Community Engagement Grant Recipient

• Department of Graduate Nursing Studies, Admissions Committee

• Ranger-Murdock, G., Feldman, R., Huff, J., White, H., Martinez, C., Ryan, M. (2024) Perinatal Medication Management Case Presentations from Brooklyn Parent Support. Postpartum Support International Conference Seminar. Washington, D.C.
• Ranger-Murdock, G., Feldman, R., White, H., Martinez, C., Pena-Sullivan, L. (2023) Personality Disorders in the Perinatal Period: A Case Review Collection. Postpartum Support International Conference Seminar. Kansas City, Missouri.
• Ranger-Murdock, G., Mandalaywala, T.M., & Rhodes, M. (2016). Racial Essentialism Predicts Racial Prejudice Towards Blacks in 5 and 6 Year Old Children. Eastern Psychological Association, New York, NY.
• Ranger-Murdock, G., Mandalaywala, T.M., & Rhodes, M. (2016). Development of Race-Based Essentialism in Children Varies by Race: Possible Effects of Exposure to Racial Diversity and Parental Attitudes. New York University Undergraduate Research Conference, New York, NY.

• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
• Postpartum Support International

• Mandalaywala, T.M., Ranger-Murdock, G., Amodio, D.M., Rhodes, M. (2018). The nature and consequences of essentialist beliefs about race in early childhood. Child Development.

• Reproductive psychiatry and perinatal mental health
• The role of the PMHNP in psychiatry
• Women's Mental Health
• Competency based education and simulation

• NURS 630: Diagnoses and Therapeutic Management in Advanced Practice Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing I
• NURS 630A: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practicum I
• NURS 631: Diagnoses and Therapeutic Management in Advanced Practice Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing II
• NURS 648 Diagnostic Reasoning for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners
• NURS 813: Advanced Nursing in Primary Health Care