Jenna Davis , PhD, RN, CNE, CNEcl

Jenna Davis
Division/Department
Dr. Donald E. and Lois J. Myers School of Nursing and Health Professions
Contact Information
Diehl Hall, Room 136

Meet Jenna Davis

Dr. Jenna Davis, PhD, RN, CNE, CNEcl holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing with a focus on Nursing Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2022), a Master of Science in Nursing from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (2016), and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (2011). 

Dr. Davis brings extensive experience in nursing education and clinical practice. She has clinical backgrounds in home health, adult medical-surgical, and neonatal intensive care. She has taught in higher education since 2016. In addition to her teaching roles, Dr. Davis is an accomplished scholar. Her research interests focus on nursing student perceptions and healthcare teamwork, with numerous publications and presentations to her credit. She is a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) and Certified Clinical Nurse Educator (CNEcl). 

Actively involved in professional organizations such as the National League for Nursing and Sigma Theta Tau International, Dr. Davis serves the nursing profession in many capacities. Her dedication to nursing education and research highlights her commitment to advancing the profession.

  • Nursing Education, Ph.D.
    Indiana University of Pennsylvania 
  • Nursing Education, M.S.N.
    Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
  • Nursing, B.S.N.
    Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
  • Smith, C., & Davis, J. (in press). Nursing student perceptions of clinical experiences with practicing nurses. Nursing (2024).
  • Alvandi, M., & Davis, J. (2023). Risk factors associated with burnout among medical faculty: A systematic review. Nursing in the 21st Century, 22(3), 208-213. 
  •  Davis, J. (2023, July 31). Reflections from a first-time conference attendee. National Association of Neonatal Nursing. 
  • Davis, J. (2022). Examining the effectiveness of virtual instruction for medication administration skill acquisition in prelicensure nursing students. (Publication No. 28966859) [Doctoral dissertation, Indiana University of Pennsylvania]. ProQuest Dissertations Publishing.
  • Davis, J., Zulkosky, K., Ruth-Sahd, L. A., Frank, E. M., Dommel, L., Minchhoff, D., & Uhrich, K. (2021). Healthcare professional students’ perceptions of teamwork and roles after an interprofessional critical care simulation. Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 40(3), 174-185. DOI: 10.1097/DCC.0000000000000472
  • NUR 210: Basic Principles in Nursing Practice
  • NUR 211: Basic Principles in Nursing Practice Clinical
  • NUR 324: Strategies for Critical Thinking in Nursing Education and Practice
  • Clinical Nursing Education
  • Undergraduate Nursing Student Success
  • Virtual Instruction of Nursing Students
  • Smith, C., & Davis, J. (2024). Nursing student perceptions of clinical experiences with practicing nurses: A descriptive research study. Oral Presentation at the Sigma Creating Healthy Work Environments Conference, Washington, D.C.
  • Davis, J., & Pucino, C. (2023). Perceptions of individual student learning following repeating a nursing fundamentals course. Poster Presentation at the NurseTim Nuts & Bolts for Nurse Educators Conference, Minnesota, MN.
  • Davis, J. (2022). Providing a warm welcome: When and how to wean infants in the neonatal intensive care unit out of heat. Poster Presentation at the National Association of Neonatal Nurses 38th Annual Convention, Las Vegas, NV.
  • National League for Nursing
  • Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, Eta Eta Chapter