Sharon C. Jones

Sharon C. Jones is an Assistant Professor at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN). She holds a Master's in Occupational Health and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP). Her work focuses on community and population health, emphasizing preventive care, health empowerment, and fostering community relationships for sustained health improvements.

Education:

• Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP)
• Master's in Occupational Health

Research & Clinical Focus:
Dr. Jones prioritizes community health interventions, including heart health initiatives, faith-based health advocacy, occupational health, disaster preparedness, and elder care in independent living settings. She teaches community/population health at the PreSpecialty level and co-coordinates clinical initiatives in this domain.

Professional Affiliations:

• American Nurses Association
• Health Ministries Association
• Middle Tennessee Parish Nurses
• Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
• Sigma Theta Tau International (Iota Chapter)
• Tennessee Nurses Association

Her clinical practice emphasizes collaborative, community-centered approaches to health education and preventive care.