Jacquelyn McMillian-Bohler

Dr. Jacquelyn McMillian-Bohler is an Assistant Professor, Associate Dean for Academic Innovation and Evaluation, and Director for Educational Excellence at Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON). Jacqui is a recognized leader in nursing education, passionate about faculty development and creating inclusive, evidence-based teaching and learning environments. Her work focuses on competency-based education and innovative teaching practices that enhance learning outcomes and promote student success.

Jacqui's scholarship is grounded in her "master teacher" model, which has shaped her approach to faculty development and supporting the professional growth of nurse educators. She has published and presented nationally and internationally on faculty development, teaching strategies, and educational innovation. She has received numerous awards for her academic contributions, including the 2021 Duke University Outstanding Teaching Faculty Award at DUSON.

Since joining the DUSON faculty in 2017, Jacqui has taught Health Promotion and Perinatal Nursing in pre-licensure and master's degree programs. She is deeply committed to addressing health disparities, particularly Black maternal mortality, and is currently a co-principal investigator on a grant to enhance doula training for Black families during the perinatal period.

Since 1998, Jacqui has been certified as a nurse-midwife and has provided full-scope women's health care in Charleston, South Carolina, Nashville, Tennessee, and Louisville, Kentucky. She is also a member of the Midwives in Focus International team and has precepted nursing students in China, South America, and the Philippines. Jacqui is currently working with colleagues in Tanzania to build a simulation program.

Jacqui holds a BSN from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, an MSN in Nurse-Midwifery from Vanderbilt University, and a Ph.D. in Nursing Education from Villanova University.