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Jennie De Gagne

Clinical Professor in the School of Nursing
School of Nursing
DUMC 3322, Durham, NC 27710
307 Trent Drive, DUMC 3322, Pearson Building, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


Jennie Chang De Gagne, PhD, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CNE, ANEF, FAAN, is a Clinical Professor and Director of the Nursing Education Specialty at the Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON). A prominent scholar in cybercivility and a recent thought leader in cyberethics, especially in AI integration with nursing education, she advances teaching and learning through instructional technologies that promote meaningful, student-centered experiences. De Gagne has authored over 200 publications, including 125 in peer-reviewed journals, and delivered 150 presentations on topics such as technology integration, faculty development, and digital civility and ethics. Recognized with numerous scholarships and awards, she is a fellow of both the National League for Nursing Academy of Nursing Education (ANEF) and the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN). Her expertise has garnered national and international media attention, leading to interviews in both print and digital media, and she brings significant experience in workforce training through distance and online education.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Clinical Professor in the School of Nursing · 2019 - Present School of Nursing

Recent Publications


Experiences of Nurses Speaking Up in Healthcare Settings: A Qualitative Metasynthesis.

Journal Article Journal of advanced nursing · November 2025 AimTo systematically review and synthesise qualitative research on nurses' experiences of speaking up in various contexts and to identify factors facilitating or impeding such a behaviour.DesignThis review was conducted as a qualitative m ... Full text Cite

Cybercivility in Health Professions Education: A 20-Year Bibliometric Analysis.

Journal Article Nurse educator · November 2025 BackgroundCyberincivility, encompassing disruptive and aggressive behaviors online, adversely impacts learning environments, academic integrity, and the well-being of students and educators.PurposeThis study examined cybercivility researc ... Full text Cite

Historical and contemporary perspectives on nursing workforce satisfaction.

Journal Article Nursing outlook · November 2025 In 1928, the Committee on the Grading of Nursing Schools published "Nurses, Patients, and Pocketbooks," which surveyed nurses and revealed widespread dissatisfaction with working conditions, pay, and hours, despite a strong commitment to patient care. Near ... Full text Cite
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Recent Grants


Exploring the Resilience Experiences of Nursing Students Transitioning to Practice

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National League for Nursing · 2023 - 2024

Exploring Nurse and Patient Experiences of Rapport during Oncology Ambulatory Care Videoconferencing Visits: A Qualitative Study

FellowshipPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by NLN Foundation for Nursing Education · 2021 - 2022

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Education, Training & Certifications


Duke University · 2014 D.N.P.
Northcentral University · 2009 Ph.D.
Ewha Womans University (South Korea) · 1989 B.S.N.