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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.
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Building competency in artificial intelligence and bias mitigation for nurse scientists and aligned health researchers.
Journal Article Nurs Outlook · May 2, 2025 Healthcare systems are increasingly integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) tools into patient care, potentially influencing clinical decisions for millions. However, concerns are growing about these tools reinforcing systemic ineq ... Full text Link to item CiteAddressing Critical Issues in Women's Health Care.
Journal Article The Nursing clinics of North America · December 2024 Full text CiteComprehensive Care in the Fourth Trimester: A Guide for Nurses.
Journal Article The Nursing clinics of North America · December 2024 Comprehensive care during the fourth trimester is crucial for the well-being of both birthing individuals and their infants. This period, which extends from birth to 12 weeks postpartum, involves significant physical, hormonal, and emotional changes that r ... Full text CiteRecent Grants
The Duke Nursing Master's Entry to the Practice of Nursing (MEPN) Leadership Pilot
Inst. Training Prgm or CMECo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by Bedford Falls Foundation · 2025 - 2028Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention-Mobile Health Training Program (NEPQR-MHTP)
Inst. Training Prgm or CMEParticipating Faculty Member · Awarded by Health Resources and Service Administration · 2022 - 2026Perinatal Doulas for the Black Community (PDBC)
Public ServicePrincipal Investigator · Awarded by University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill · 2022 - 2022View All Grants