Jacqueline Ferdowsali

Jacqueline Ferdowsali is an Associate Professor and AGACNP Track Leader at the Orvis School of Nursing, University of Nevada, Reno. She oversees the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program and focuses on interprofessional education and improving healthcare outcomes. Her professional journey includes roles as a nurse practitioner in cardiac/medical intensive care and long-term acute care settings.

• Education:
• DNP, 2016 – Touro University, Henderson, NV
• MSN, 2013 – Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
• BSN, 2009 – Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO

Her research emphasizes nursing terminology debates (e.g., mid-level provider terminology) and critical care best practices. She teaches courses in acute care management, diagnosis, and advanced practice roles. Publications span ventilator management strategies and nursing education innovations.

Ferdowsali advocates for nurse practitioner professional identity and has contributed to Nevada State Board of Nursing News. She holds certifications including AGACNP-BC and ACNPC-AG, and is an AACN LANP Fellow.