Dr. Reagan’s interests in diabetes and chronic illness self-care management build upon 17 years of experience as an advanced practice registered nurse in an urban primary care practice. She is one of eight visionary nursing leaders who co-founded the American Correctional Nurses Association, the only association in the US for nurses who work in the American Justice system.

Dr. Reagan has conducted research with persons with diabetes transitioning from prison to the community to improve self-management and reentry outcomes. She has presented nationally and internationally on research related to the correctional nursing workforce, diabetes and pain self-management among incarcerated and community populations, and electronic daily diary methodology. She teaches and mentors students for research methods, evidence-based practice, and nurse practitioner education. She takes a leadership role in regional and national professional correctional boards.