She has experience in both primary and acute care hospital settings, including provision of primary care to veterans as an advanced practice nurse. She has ten years teaching experience in nursing. Her teaching experience includes online, as well as traditional classroom modalities across graduate and undergraduate programs. Areas of interest include bioethics and nursing leadership. Professor Darden is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and her practice areas have included estate planning and family law. As an educator she values lifelong learning and edification of students. Her greatest satisfaction is being a part of the academic journeys of her students.