Jennifer Hunt

Jennifer Hunt serves as Assistant Professor of Nursing at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing since 2012, holding a DNP in Nursing Administration with Nursing Education concentration. With over 26 years of clinical experience in medical-surgical and intensive care nursing, she actively contributes to pre-licensure programs and serves as Counselor for Sigma Theta Tau International's Iota Chapter.

Education:

• DNP, Samford University
• MSN, Middle Tennessee State University
• BSN, Austin Peay State University

Her research centers on interprofessional collaboration in acute care settings and clinical reasoning through simulation, with significant focus on reducing opioid overdose risks among female inmates post-release. As a member of the Vanderbilt Center for Gerontological Nursing Excellence, she integrates gerontological perspectives into nursing education while advancing leadership development through clinical instruction methodologies.

Recent publications demonstrate applied scholarship addressing correctional health interventions and simulation-based critical care training, reflecting trends toward community-focused nursing solutions and innovative educational strategies that bridge theoretical knowledge with complex clinical practice environments.

Scientific Awards:

• Susan Pollock Award, Roy Adaptation Association (2019)
• Scholarly Project Award, Sigma Theta Tau International, Iota Chapter (2019)
• Scholarship Award, Sigma Theta Tau International, Gamma Eta Chapter (2019)

Dr. Hunt maintains active professional engagement through the National League for Nursing, American Nurses Association, and National Center for Gerontological Nursing Excellence. Her Certified Nurse Educator status and ACLS certification underscore clinical expertise, while her presentations at national conferences like the Roy Adaptation Association and National Nurse Educator Summit demonstrate knowledge dissemination in interprofessional education and correctional health interventions. She contributes to Vanderbilt's academic mission through geriatric sensory workshops and evidence-based opioid prevention programs.