Jeanne B. Jenkins, Ph.D., MSN, MBA, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing and MSN Program Director
My teaching philosophy is based on the belief that learning should be student-centered. I encourage students to grow as individuals and to connect their learning and critical thinking skills to the world around them. I strive to be an active participant in the growth and well-being of individuals within my circle of influence while demonstrating integrity, respect, passion, empathy, caring and patience.
Biography
Dr. Jeanne B. Jenkins earned her BS in nursing from UNC Charlotte and MSN/MBA and PhD in nursing from UNC Greensboro. She has 25 years of nursing experience including emergency department and primary care settings, case management and clinical leadership in the acute care setting. Prior to joining ¹û¶³´«Ã½, Dr. Jenkins was Coordinator of the MSN Administration Concentration and Clinical Assistant Professor at the UNC Greensboro School of Nursing. She has experience teaching across all academic nursing programs and in face-to-face, hybrid, and online delivery. Her research interest is nursing leadership.Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, University of North Carolina Greensboro, December 2010
- Master of Science in Nursing (Administration Concentration) & Master of Business Administration, University of North Carolina Greensboro, December 2003
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, May 1994
Publications
Refereed Journals (*data based)
*Godley, M., & Jenkins, J. B. (2019). Applying Lean Six Sigma methodology in an interventional vascular radiology department to decrease wait times and increase Press Ganey patient satisfaction scores. Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 34(1), 61-65.
*Jenkins, J. B., & McCoy, T.P (2015). Symptom clusters, functional status, and quality of life in older adults with osteoarthritis. Orthopedic Nursing, 34(1), 36-42.
*Zinn, J., Jenkins, J.B., Harrelson, B., Wrenn, C., Haynes, E., & Small, N. (2013). Differences in intraoperative prep solutions: A retrospective chart review. Association of periOperative Registered Nurses Journal, 97(5), 552-558. Zinn, J., Jenkins, J. B., Swofford, V., Harrelson, B., & McCarter, S. (2010). Intra-operative prep: Is there a difference? Association of periOperative Registered Nurses Journal, 92(6), 662-671.
Jenkins, J.B., & Smith, E.L. (2008). Creating a successful certification examination review program: The nursing process approach. Journal for Nurses in Staff Development, 24(1), 4-9.
*Palmer, M., Kowlowitz, V., Campbell , J., Carr, C., Dillon, R., Durham , C., Gainer, L., Jenkins,
J., Page, J., & Rasin, J. (2008). Using clinical simulations in geriatric nursing continuing
education. Nursing Outlook, 56(4), 159-166.
Non-refereed Publications
Jenkins, J. B. (2009). A letter to Sarah. Nursing Education Perspectives, 30(6), 406.
Jenkins, J. B. (2009). Do nurses play a role in perpetuating racial/ethnic disparities in outcomes in maternal child health? Second opinion con position. The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing, 34(2), 79.
Published Book Chapters
Jenkins, J. B. (2011). Cultural competence. (pp. 43-65). In L. J. Fero, C. A. Herrick, & J. Hu (Eds.), Introduction to Care Coordination and Nursing Management. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning.
Published Media or Teaching Materials (*refereed)
*Campbell, J. & Jenkins, J.B. (2006). Chronic Pain Management in Acutely Ill Elders. HRSA Library of Online Teaching Modules, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Nursing.
Jenkins, J. B. (2006). Critical thinking and the nursing process: Assessment through nursing diagnosis. (pp. 3-1 – 3-46). In G. Mazzocco, J. Roth, J., & R. Dillon (Eds.), Medical-Surgical Nursing Review. Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.
Jenkins, J. B. (2006). Critical thinking and the nursing process: Assessment through nursing diagnosis. Adapted for the online version of Medical-Surgical Nursing Review (2009). May be retrieved from Friday Center Self-Paced Courses at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Retrieve at http://fridaycenter.unc.edu/_test/nursrtest/ Please note that this document may only be retrieved by registered enrollees of the course. Please contact author to gain access.
Jenkins, J. B. (2006). Critical thinking and the nursing process: Planning through evaluation. (pp. 4-1 – 4-31). In G. Mazzocco, J. Roth, J., & R. Dillon (Eds.), Medical-Surgical Nursing Review. Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.
Jenkins, J. B. (2006). Critical thinking and the nursing process: Planning through evaluation. Adapted for the online version of Medical-Surgical Nursing Review (2009). May be retrieved from Friday Center Self-Paced Courses at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Retrieve at http://fridaycenter.unc.edu/_test/nursrtest/ Please note that this document may only be retrieved by registered enrollees of the course. Please contact author to gain access.
*Jenkins, J. B. (2005). Acute Pain Management in Acutely Ill Elders. HRSA Library of Online Teaching Modules, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Nursing.