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Marla De Jong is a distinguished academic and clinical leader currently serving as Dean and the Louis H. Peery Presidential Endowed Chair at the University of Utah College of Nursing. With a 29-year career in the US Air Force, retiring at the rank of Colonel, she transitioned to academia, where she oversees a $59M research portfolio, clinical practices, and academic programs.
- BSN in Nursing (Grand View College, 1988)
- MS in Trauma, Critical Care, and Emergency Nursing (University of Maryland, 1996)
- PhD in Nursing Science (University of Kentucky, 2005)
Her research bridges Nursing, Military Medicine, and Healthcare Systems, focusing on surgical team communication, pandemic response leadership, and interprofessional collaboration. Articles highlight trends in AI integration for surgical time estimation, spatial design impacts on OR communication, and team familiarity dynamics. Awards include AAON Fellow (2012), Distinguished Alumni honors, and 2022 Exemplary Nurse Leader Award. She chairs committees on aging, career-line faculty matters, and hospital boards, shaping policy and clinical practice nationally.
