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Jean Nelson, PhD, MEd, RN

Dr. Jean Nelson

Jean Nelson, PhD, MEd, RN
Teaching Professor

Contact Information:
232 Nursing Administration Building
College of Nursing, South Campus
Email:  Jean_Nelson@umsl.edu
Phone: (314) 516-7237
Fax: (314) 516-7082

 

Teaching Areas:

  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
  • Nutrition and Health Promotion

Education:

  • BS University of Dubuque
  • MEd University of Missouri-St. Louis
  • MSN Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
  • PhD University of Missouri-St. Louis

Research Interests:

  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
  • Cultural Competence in Nursing 
  • Qualitative Research in Nursing

Publications:

  • Nelson, J. (2002). Spiritual expressions in the caring environment of adult day care centers. The Association of Black Nurse Faculty Journal, 21(6), 136-139.
  • Nelson, J. (2006). Leininger’s theory of culture care diversity and univsersality.
    International Journal for Human Caring, 10(4), 50-55.

Presentations:

  • Nelson, J. (2001). Factors influencing care expressions, patterns, and practices in adult day care. Transcultural Nursing Society Regional Conference, Biloxi, MS, March 31.
  • Nelson, J. (2002). Factors influencing care expressions, patterns, and practices in adult day care. International Association for Human Caring Conference, Boston, MA, May 23.
  • Nelson, J. (2007). Participation in caring communities: A student experience in psychiatric mental health nursing. International Association for Human Caring Conference, St. Louis, MO, May 17.