Jennifer Barnett

Jennifer Barnett is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) School of Nursing. Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) and Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP-BC), she holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Loyola University New Orleans and advanced nursing degrees from Prairie View A&M University and University of Texas Health Science Center.

Her research focuses on:

• Community health initiatives for underserved populations
• Pediatric preventive care (e.g., newborn screening)
• Emergency nursing protocols
• Hypertension management education

Barnett's scholarly work includes a 2022 article on clinical guidelines for newborn screening and presentations at nursing symposia. She has received multiple teaching and nursing excellence awards, including the Good Samaritan Silver Award (2023) and the Elizabeth T. Anderson Endowment recognition.

• Good Samaritan Excellence in Nursing Silver Award, 2023
• Elizabeth T. Anderson Endowment for Community Health Award, 2023
• Academy of Masters Teacher of the Month, 2021
• Frank L. Cole Excellence Award (Emergency/Trauma), 2013
• John S. Dunn Foundation Accelerated FNP-DNP Scholar, 2011

Professional affiliations include the American Nurses Association (ANA), National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, and American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners. She practices in Texas with a focus on bridging clinical and educational domains.