Dr. Jackson is passionate about education and the facilitation of curriculum/instruction to the current generational student. Her dissertation research focused on the evaluation of simulation as a useful tool in nursing education and outcomes in clinical evaluation. She plans to continue work in this area while exploring new avenues in nursing education and instruction.
Biographical Profile
College
College of Nursing
Department
Professional Nursing Practice
Tenure Status
Non-Tenure Track
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
None
Interest Keywords
Nursing
Personal Focus Areas
Technology and Education, Mentoring undergraduate student research, Breastfeeding in African American women
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
NCC Certification-Maternal/Newborn Nursing
05/2007
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
M.S.N.
Nursing Education
05/2012
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
D.Ed.
Curriculum and Instruction
05/2003
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
B.S.N.
Nursing
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
Present
Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Nursing, University of South Carolina
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2017
Award
Palmetto Gold Award
SC Nurses Foundation, Inc.
2023
Award
Engagement Award (This is the first PCORI award granted to the College of Nursing)
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
2024
Award
Clinical Practice Teaching Award
University of South Carolina
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