Jaime Dodson

Program Director
College of Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Dr. Jaime Dodson brings a wide variety of experiences with her to Walden University. She began her career as a high school English teacher. Once in nursing, Dodson worked in pediatric critical care, public health, research nursing, clinical education leadership, and nursing advocacy, serving as a lobbyist and Director for a state nursing organization. Dodson's love for teaching brought her back to nursing education. She believes mentoring nurses and nursing students to become strong advocates and professionals is how to give back and ensure the future of nursing is bright. Dr. Dodson is a Board-Certified Nurse Executive (American Nurses Credentialing Center) and Certified Nurse Educator (National League for Nursing).

Education

DNP, University of Missouri-Kansas City

MSN, Western Governors University

BSN, University of Central Missouri

BS, Central Missouri State University

Presentations

Dodson, J. (2021). The Effects of Mindfulness on Test Anxiety in Nursing Students. AACN

Dodson, J. (2020). The Effects of Mindfulness on Test Anxiety in Nursing Students. GNSA/AACN

Dodson, J. (2017). Nurse to Nurse Hostility: Stopping the Cycle of Incivility. Missouri Nurses Association

Dodson, J., Keneipp, C., Day, T., Felten, L., Martin, T., Sessions, S., Thullen, L., Wandel, A., Waterman, L. (2014). Use of Care Coordination to Improve Transitions from Rehabilitation to Primary Care. University of Missouri

Dodson, J., Vroman, A. (2013). Light2: Filling in the Gaps. University of Missouri School of Medicine

Dodson, J., Popejoy, L., Vroman, A. (2013). Leveraging Information Technology to Guide High Touch High Tech Care (Light2): Managing Care Coordination using Data Systems. Missouri Primary Care