School of Nursing

Education

• DNP, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
• Certificate in Nursing Education, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
• MS, Community Health Nursing - FNP, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
• BSN, Michigan State University, East Lansing

Publications

• Jackson, D., Hopkins, H., Loomis, E., Myler, L., Seurynk, K. (2022). Combining Simulation and Male Urogenital Teaching Associates to Increase NP Student's Clinical Knowledge and Confidence. Clinical Simulation in Nursing,72, 15-20. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2021.04.014.
• Jackson, D. C. (2020). Evaluation of a Mentor’s Training Program for Nurse Practitioners. Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 16(4), 286-289. DOI: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2019.12.006.
• Jackson, D.C., Hoffman, J.L., Schaller, F.V (2020). How to Successfully Navigate a Nursing Student Academic/Grade Grievance. Journal of Professional Nursing. DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2020.06.004.

Presentations

• Jackson, D., Hopkins, H., Loomis, E., Myler, L., Seurynk, K. (2021). Combining Simulation and Male Urogenital Teaching Associates to Increase NP Students Clinical Knowledge and Confidence. 2021 ASPE Annual Conference: A Virtual Experience. Live Poster Presentation
• Jackson, D. C. (2019). Optimizing Didactic and Clinical Education for Nurse Practitioner Students. Submitted for Podium or Poster Presentation. The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties. 46^th Annual Conference. Envisioning a New Era for NP Education. Chicago, IL. 
• Jackson, D. C. (2019). Optimizing Clinical Education for Nurse Practitioner Students. Poster Presentation. American Association of College or Nursing 2019 Faculty Development Conference.Beyond Boyer's Model of Scholarship: From Theory to Practice, Orlando, FL. 
• Jackson, D. C., (2019). An Integrative Review: Evaluation of Mentorship and New Graduate Nurse Practitioners’ Transition into Practice. Selected Poster Presentation. Michigan Counsel of Nurse Practitioners 18^th Annual Advanced Practice Nursing Statewide Conference, Envisioning the Future: NPs Leading Change. Detroit, MI.
• Jackson, D. C. (2017). Formal Mentorship: Bridging the Gap Between Nurse Practitioner’s Education and Practice. DNP Scholarly Project Defense. University of Michigan, School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MI.
• Jackson, D (2016). Nurse Manager Orientation. Succession Planning Strategies. University of Michigan, Professional Development and Education, Ann Arbor, MI.

Professional

Faculty Advisor - Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners - EMU Student Chapter

Professional Awards and Recognition

• Everett L. Marshall Award for Lecture – Excellence in Teaching
• Thank-An-Eagle Award, Excellence in Teaching
• Beatrice J. Kalisch Excellence in Nursing Award Systems - Leadership and Effectiveness Science

Scholarly/Research Interests

Teaching Interests

• Advanced Health Assessment
• Primary Care Diagnosis and Management for Nurse Practitioners
• Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Research Interests

• Mentorship for New Graduate Nurse Practitioners
• Simulation in Graduate Nursing Programs
• Advanced Practice Nursing Education

Certifications

• Registered Nurse Licensure, State of Michigan
• Family Nurse Practitioner Certification, ANCC
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Professional Affiliations

• National Organization for Nurse Practitioner Faculties
• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• Sigma Theta Tau International – Honor Society of Nursing
• Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioner
• Michigan Nurses Association Member
• Chi Eta Phi Member, Professional Nursing Sorority