Jessica Palozie

DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC

Assistant Clinical Professor

She/Her/Hers

As an educator and practicing clinician for over a decade, the teaching philosophies Palozie aligns with are Benner and Bandura; the student’s level of learning is fundamental to tailoring the education. Moreover, leading by example and instilling confidence in student nurses is essential for skills and knowledge development. Nurses confront challenges with difficult decisions in a very different health care landscape. Therefore, the inherent importance of evidence-based practice must guide clinical thinking. Her research focus aims to explore the adoption of EBP beliefs and attitudes in associate-prepared nurses. Another clinical interest she wishes to pursue is investigating the screening of infertility in primary care. Palozie recently graduated from UConn’s DNP program and also received her MSN from UConn.

Research/Scholarship Interests

• Acute Care Nursing for BSN/APRN students
• Cardiology
• Women’s health (focus on infertility)
• Evidence-based practice
• Increased utilization of EBP guidelines in practice

Education

• DNP-University of Connecticut, 2021
• Post Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education, University of Hartford, 2014
• MSN, University of Connecticut, 2010
• BSN, Hartwick Collage, 2005

Honors & Awards

• April 2018: Merit Faculty Award, Placed Based Education-Integration of Historical Hartford Landmark in Nursing 102, Capital Community College
• October 2018: 21st Century Grant, Funds for curriculum development, visit to Smithsonian to authenticate medical implements in the Isham Terry House

Selected Publications

Curriculum Vitae