Janice Mark

Janice Mark is an Assistant Professor and Faculty Director of Immersive Learning at the School of Nursing and Health Professions (SONHP), University of San Francisco. With a 30-year career in nursing and education, she specializes in geriatric nursing, fall prevention, and simulation-based learning. Her roles include Vice Chair of the Simulation Committee and Level Lead for Sophomore 2 programs.

Education:

• BSN, University of San Francisco, 1987
• MSN-Geriatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, UC San Francisco, 1993
• DNP/FNP, University of San Francisco, 2017

Research Interests: Focuses on older adult fall prevention, gerontology, and effective clinical practices. Her work combines behavioral change theories with telemedicine and STEADI toolkit implementation to reduce fall risks in aging populations.

Awards:

• Staff Nurse III Title, Alta Bates Medical Center (1990)

Grants & Advising: Led the AACN Public Health Nurse Fellowship (CDC, 2017–2019) and contributed to STEADI toolkit integration projects. No formal advisees listed, but mentors students through clinical and simulation programs.

Labs/Teams: Active in USF’s Simulation Committee and CDC’s Older Adult Team, advancing immersive learning and public health initiatives.