Jennifer Frank, DNP, RN, PCNS, B.C.
Associate Professor of Nursing
JSU South Campus, Office 248
jfrank@jsu.edu
Dr. Jennifer Frank is a registered nurse who has been teaching at JSU since 2004. She is an ANCC board certified Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (January 2005-present). Previously, in her professional career, she worked at Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham on the Pulmonary Care Unit. Dr. Frank and her husband have two children and enjoy outdoor adventures.
Courses Taught
- Ethics in Nursing
- Medical Terminology
- Research and Outcomes
- Perspective in Women’s Health
- Nursing Care of Children and Families
- DNP Residency Courses / Doctoral Committee Chair
Academic/Research Interests
- Pediatric safety and health concerns, safe sleep, autism, infectious diseases.
- DNP project-Decreasing Infant Mortality: Thinking Inside the Box
Education
- Jacksonville State University, BSN, 1999
- Jacksonville State University, MSN, 2003
- Jacksonville State University, DNP, 2019
Other Responsibilities
- Advisor for the JSU Nurses Christian Fellowship
- Member of the Community Action Team of Calhoun County (CAT) (a two step process of the Fetal and Infant Mortality Review with the Alabama Public Health)
- Board of Trustees Chair for a local public library
- Volunteer/Parent Leader for the Children and Youth programs at church
Publications and Presentations
Book Chapter:
Biernacki, P. E., Crabtree, A. F., Frank, J. B., McDonald, J. N., Morrow, T. L. (2021). Pediatric Prescribing. In Theresa Kyle (Ed.), Primary Care Pediatrics for the Nurse Practitioner: A Practical Approach by Theresa Kyle (First Edition ed., pp. 887). New York, New York: Springer Publisher. connect.springerpub.com
Recent Presentations:
Frank, J. B., Morrow, T.L & McDonald, J.N. (Author & Presenter), National League of Nursing Summit 2022, Promoting Healthy Behaviors Through Virtual Engagement, Las Vegas, Nevada (September 28, 2022)
Morrow, T. L. (Author & Presenter), Frank, J. B. (Author & Presenter), Society of Pediatric Nurses 31st Annual Conference, Converging Ideas to Create a Healthier Future, "A Pediatric Clinical Approach for Baccalaureate Nursing Students: Camp Nursing," Jacksonville State University, Virtual: Pennsylvania. (April 14, 2021).
Frank, J. B. (Author & Presenter), Morrow, T. L. (Author & Presenter), Society of Pediatric Nurses 31st Annual Conference, Converging Ideas to Create a Healthier Future, "Decreasing Infant Mortality: Thinking Inside the Box," Jacksonville State University, Virtual: Pennsylvania. (April 14, 2021).
Frank, J. B., Zeta Xi Sigma Theta Tau Presentation, "Was 2020 the Year of the Nurse?," Jacksonville State University, Virtual. (March 8, 2021).
Morrow, T. L. (Author & Presenter), Frank, J. B. (Author & Presenter), Nurse Tim: NurseThink® for Nurse Educators: Next NCLEX®, and Beyond, "A Pediatric Clinical Approach for Baccalaureate Nursing Students: Camp Nursing," Orlanda Florida. (February 2020).