faculty profile
Jennifer Hunt DNP, RN, CNE
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Bio
Jennifer Hunt joined the faculty team at Vanderbilt University School of
Nursing in 2012. She has an DNP in Nursing Administration with a concentration
in Nursing Education. She teaches throughout the pre-licensure programs. She
has over 26 years of nursing experience, primarily practicing in the fields of
adult medical surgical and intensive care medicine. She is a member of the
Vanderbilt Center for Gerontological Nursing Excellence and serves as Counselor
for the Iota Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International.
Education
- DNP, Samford University
- MSN, Middle Tennessee State University
- BSN, Austin Peay State University
Certifications
Certified Nurse Educator, National League for Nursing
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), American Heart Association
Current Research/Scholarly Interests
Academic Interests
clinical instruction
simulation
interprofessional collaboration
leadership in nursing
Representative Publications
Journals
Hunt, J., Lord, M., Kapu, A., & Buckner, E. (October 2022).
Promoting adaptation in female
inmates to reduce risk of opioid overdose post-release through HOPE. Nursing
Science Quarterly, 35(4), 455-463
Smallheer, B., Hunt, J., & Smith, J. (2018). Using critical care
simulations to prepare nursing students for capstone clinical experiences.
Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 37(2), 69-77.
Representative Presentations
Hunt, J., Delle, J., & Moses, S. (2022, April).
Using an interprofessional-focused group assignment to increase awareness of interprofessional roles. Poster
presentation at National Nurse Educator Summit, Seattle, WA.
Hunt, J., Lord, M., & Buckner, E. (2019, June). Promoting adaptation in
female inmates to reduce risk of opioid overdose post-release through HOPE.
Podium presentation presented at Roy Adaptation Association International
Conference and Workshops, Los Angeles, CA.
Hunt, J., & Lord, M. (2019, January). Reducing risk of opioid overdose
through implementation of a re-entry program for female inmates prior to
release. Presentation at Tennessee Department of Health Region Five Meeting,
Columbia, TN.
Hunt, J., & Lord, M. (2019, January). Reducing risk of opioid overdose
through implementation of a re-entry program for female inmates prior to
release. Presentation at Rounds with Dr. Manny Working Together to Find
Solutions to the Opioid Crisis Healthy Tennessee, Manchester, TN.
Hunt, J. (2019, August 26). Interview by Josh Peterson. Opioid impact in Coffee
County and HOPE program development and intervention. Lunch and Learn on
Thunder Radio. Manchester, TN.
Hunt, J., & Lord, M. (2019, May). Reducing risk of opioid overdose through
implementation of a re-entry program for female inmates prior to release.
Poster presentation at the Evidence-Based Approaches to Nursing Administration,
Practice, and Education Issues Conference, Birmingham, AL.
Hunt, J., & Panepinto, R. (2016, October). Sensory Changes in the Geriatric
Population. Workshop facilitator at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
2016 Reunion Weekend, Nashville, TN.
Hunt, J., & Panepinto, R. (2016, November). Sensory Changes in the
Geriatric Population. Workshop facilitator at TN Simulation Alliance,
Nashville, TN.
Hunt, J. (2016, April). An alternative clinical experience using simple drawing
simulation.
Poster presentation at National Nurse Educator Summit, Nashville, TN.
Hunt, J., Smallheer, B., & Smith, J. (2016, April). Preparing students for
a Critical Care Capstone Experience through Simulation. Poster presentation at
National Nurse Educator Summit, Nashville, TN.
Professional Organizations
- National League for Nursing
- Sigma Theta Tau, Iota Chapter
- American Nurses Association
- National Center for Gerontological Nursing Excellence
Honors/Awards
• Susan Pollock Award, presented by Roy Adaptation Association, 2019 International Workshops & Conference, June, 2019: Promoting Adaptation in female inmates to reduce risk of opioid overdose post-release through HOPE• Scholarly Project Award provided by Sigma Theta Tau International, Iota Chapter, February, 2019: Reducing risk of opioid overdose through implementation of a re-entry program for female inmates prior to release.
• Scholarship Award provided by Sigma Theta Tau International, Gamma Eta Chapter May, 2019: Reducing risk of opioid overdose through implementation of a re-entry program for female inmates prior to release.