Jason Lucey

Jason Lucey is an Assistant Professor of Nursing and Assistant Dean for Advanced Practice Programs at the MGH Institute of Health Professions (IHP). He holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of New Hampshire and has been a full-time faculty member since 2014. His roles include overseeing nurse practitioner tracks and advancing substance use disorder education. Dr. Lucey’s clinical background in emergency and urgent care settings drives his commitment to harm reduction, compassionate care for marginalized populations, and policy advocacy.

Education:

• BA in Spanish Literature, College of the Holy Cross
• MS in Nursing (Family Practice), MGH IHP
• Doctor of Nursing Practice, University of New Hampshire

Research Interests: Dr. Lucey focuses on improving healthcare for people who use substances through harm reduction strategies, integrating JEDI principles into nursing education, and advancing evidence-based practices for opioid use disorder. He emphasizes the need for systemic changes in healthcare and policy to address substance use as a public health issue rather than a criminal one.

Grants & Awards:

• Nancy T. Watts Award for Excellence in Teaching (2018)
• DAISY Faculty Award (2017)
• Substance Use Disorder Champion in Action Award (2016)

Labs & Initiatives: Co-founder of the New Hampshire Harm Reduction Coalition, advocating for syringe service programs and overdose prevention. Currently leading curriculum development in substance use training at MGH IHP.