Jennifer Hicks
Nursing
Instructor
Biography
Jennifer Hicks is originally from New Jersey. She earned her bachelor of science degree from Harding University in 1981, and her master of science in nursing degree from Vanderbilt University in 2004; and she is currently enrolled in a Philosophy Doctoral degree at the University of Kentucky.
Academic Degree
- Bachelor of Science degree from Harding University in 1981
- Master of science in nursing, and health systems management degree from Vanderbilt University in 2004
- Currently enrolled in philosophy doctoral degree in nursing science focusing on research related to stillbirth at the University of Kentucky.
Academic Department
School of Nursing
Undergraduate -
- Applied Christian Values
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Perinatal loss and Bereavement
- Nursing Education
- “Genetic differences in human circadian clock genes among worldwide populations” Journal of Biological Rhythms 2008
- “Appreciative advising in nursing education” Nurse Educator 2017
- “Pregnancy & infant loss awareness” Tennessee Nurse 2020
- “Use of video recording to facilitate peer-to-peer learning in a pre-licensure nursing program” Teaching and Learning in Nursing 2017
Member of a Number of Nursing, and Health Care Professions Organizations:
- American Nurses Association (ANA) Current
- Tennessee Nurses Association (TNA) Current
- Southern Nursing Research Society (SNRS) Current
- Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN) Current
- Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Alliance (PLIDA) Current
- International Stillbirth Alliance (ISA) Current
- Metropolitan Nashville Public Health Department Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) Behavioral Wellness Committee Current
- Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) Current
- Consultant with Resolve Through Sharing
- Professional Bereavement Support Training Programs
- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Scholarly Practice Program 2015 – 2016
- Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society – Iota Chapter – Induction Spring 2004
- Professional speaking and poster presentations: "Beautiful"Midwifery Conference, Nashville, Tennessee Effective Strategies for Bereavement Labor and Delivery Support – Breakout Session April 27-28, 2019 Session was provided to midwives, and doulas to provide evidence based care strategies in the event of perinatal loss.
- Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Alliance (PLIDA) – Biannual Conference, St. Louis, Missouri Utilization of Evidence Based Perinatal Loss Training Program for Doulas – Breakout Session – Lead Presenter October 24-27, 2018 Presentation of outcomes from utilization of Resolve Through Sharing (RTS) training program with doulas.
- nternational Stillbirth Alliance (ISA) Annual Conference, Cork, Ireland Poster – A Narrative Approach to the Delivery of Perinatal Loss Care Content in an Undergraduate Obstetric Nursing Course September 21-24, 2017 Presented poster with content and data related to care delivery strategies taught in a baccalaureate level nursing lecture.
- Pregnancy and Infant Loss Alliance (PLIDA) – Biannual Conference, Phoenix Arizona Poster – Transformation From Acute Grief Towards Personal Growth of a Perinatal Loss Survivor: One Nurse’s Story, September 28-30, 2016
- Poster focused on the use of personal case study to develop and administer training for students nurses about perinatal loss data, grief theory, complicated grief, personal growth characteristics to promote competence and confidence in caring for patients who experience loss.
- Assessment Technology Institute (ATI) – National Nurse Educator Summit, Nashville, Tennessee Poster – Implementation of a Pediatric Focused Skills Orientation, April 17 – 20, 2016
- Fetal Infant and Mortality Review Board – Behavioral Wellness, Metro Nashville Public Health Department. Committee Member Current Attend meetings as SHARING of Middle Tennessee representative to collaborate and support initiatives and research regarding perinatal loss.
- Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death Alliance (PLIDA) Governance Committee 2018-2020 Collaboration with other committee members to update and revise by-laws.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee 2021-2023 Collaboration with other committee members to provide educational presentations, literature, and resources for diversity, equity, and inclusion in perinatal loss bereavement care.
- SHARING of Middle Tennessee – Perinatal Loss and Bereavement Support, Nashville, Tennessee Past Board Chairperson 2006 – 2011 Current Board Chairperson 2019 – 2023 Support bereaved couples and families in the Middle Tennessee area with support groups and annual events.
- Resolve Through Sharing (RTS) , La Crosse, Wisconsin Consultant 2019 – present Development of Perinatal Loss Care Training Curriculum for Doulas
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Labor and Delivery & St. Thomas Medical Center Midtown, Nashville, Tennessee Perinatal Loss Doula 2014 – present Meet with women experiencing perinatal loss or anticipated loss to provide support, develop birth plan, and educate before during and after birth.
