Jaclyn Bandell

Dr. Jaclyn Bandell is an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at Western Carolina University (WCU) and serves as Director of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Program. She holds a DNP from WCU (2019), MSN from Emory University, and BSN from Salisbury University. Her professional background includes Peace Corps service in Botswana, public health nursing in Baltimore, and leadership roles in Asheville healthcare organizations. She currently practices at JFK Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Hospital in Black Mountain, NC, specializing in interprofessional whole-person care for complex patient populations.

• Education:
• Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP), Western Carolina University, 2019
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Emory University
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Salisbury University

Her research focuses on health equity, hepatitis C treatment optimization, and innovative care models addressing mental/physical/social health intersections. She advocates for preventive care systems serving marginalized groups and integrates global health perspectives into teaching. Clinical expertise includes addiction nursing and primary care for vulnerable populations.

No specific grants or awards are documented. Her teaching emphasizes women's health, behavioral health, and DNP project development.