Lindsey P. Jones

Lindsey Jones, RN, MSN, RNC-MNN, is a Lecturer in the School of Nursing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She earned her BSN from The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill prior to acceptance in the nursing residency program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). After completing the VUMC residency program, she assumed the position of a staff nurse on the high-risk antepartum/high-risk postpartum unit at VUMC. Later in her career, she also worked as a staff nurse on a mother/baby unit. As a result of her research focus and precepting experiences at VUMC, she utlimately felt drawn to the world of academia. She received her MSN - Nurse Education at East Carolina University and is currently pursuing a PhD at East Carolina University.

Lindsey Jones teaches primarily in the prelicensure and RN-BSN programs at UNCW, teaching students in the classroom, lab, and clinical settings. She has worked to build new courses, revise existing courses, and coordinate courses in the School of Nursing. She also serves as the faculty advisor for Nursing Christian Fellowship, a student organization. Outside of the school of nursing, she also volunteers in various ways, including serving as a committee member on the University's Faculty Athletic Council, as a board member for non-profits, and as a youth soccer coach. She feels blessed to serve her students, the university, and the community.

Education

BSN, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
MSN, East Carolina University

Research Interests

As a current PhD student, Lindsey Jones' research interests are informed by her experiences as a nurse in high-risk antepartum, high-risk postpartum, and mother/baby care. She is aiming to build a robust research agenda exploring social determinants of health and health disparities, with a focus on improving the health and wellbeing of women and children and ultimately supporting women's abilities to thrive.

Professional Service

College/University Service:
Faculty Advisor, Nursing Christian Fellowship (NCF)
Board Member, Sigma Theta Tau, Nu Omega Chapter
Committee Member, Faculty Athletic Council

Professional Memberships:
Intravarsity
Nu Omega Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
North Carolina League for Nursing
Association of Women's Health, Obstetrics, and Neonatal Nursing

Honors & Awards

Information Literacy Faculty Fellow (UNCW)