She teaches across RN-BSN, MS, and doctoral programs. Fuqin’s overall program of research is related to global maternal and child health. Fuqin’s goals are to generate the evidence needed for better pregnancy outcomes. Fuqin is interested in working in the following areas that can affect pregnancy outcomes: preconception care policy, reproductive life planning, fertility control, domestic violence, pre-pregnancy obesity, near misses, and failure to rescue. Fuqin's research and professional interests include nursing education from a global perspective and various women's health topics. She leads a study abroad women’s health course every other year.