Doris Jefferys/Adjunct Assistant Professor
Dr. Doris Jefferys received her BSN from Medical University of South Carolina. In addition, she earned a Master's Degree in Nursing Administration from Duke University and a Post Master Certificate from East Carolina University with Certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner. Most recently she completed her Doctorate in Nursing Practice with Loyola University. Her area of expertise is in Primary Care and has extensive experience as an educator and clinician.
Education
DNP, Loyola University, New Orleans, Louisiana
Post Master Certificate, ANP-C, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina
MSN, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
BSN, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston
Dr. Jeffery's esearch interest include improving student outcomes on NCLEX exam and facilitating retention of minority students in programs of nursing. As a Nurse Practitioner she is also interested in Chronic Disease management.
Publications
Hodges, S., Trueman, M., Jefferys, D. (2019). Improving Self-Management of Type 2 Diabetes in African Americans Age 40 and Over: Development and Implementation of a Culturally Sensitive Community Education Program. Journal of Alternative, Complementary and Integrative Medicine, 5(1), 63.
Jefferys, D., Hodges, S., Trueman, M. S. (2017). A Strategy for Success on the National Council Licensure Examination for At-Risk Nursing Students in Historically Black Colleges and Universities: A Pilot Study. International Journal of Caring Sciences (IJCS). http://www.internationaljournalofcaringsciences.org/
Conference Presentations
Jefferys, D. (Presenter Only), 2nd Annual Patient Center Care for the Older Adult, "Social Isolation/Anxiety," Southern Regional Area Health Education Center, Fayetteville, NC. (May 16, 2017).
Jefferys, D. (Presenter & Author), Tummy Troubles: Hot Topics in Gastroenterology, "Celiac Disease," Southern Regional AHEC, Fayetteville NC. (February 2, 2017).
Coming soon!
Professional Experiences
Task Force Member, Southern Regional AHEC, Fayetteville, NC. (September 29, 2016 - Present).
Attendee, Meeting, NCNA, Lumberton, NC. (September 2013 - Present).
Extensive clinical experience as an RN and Nurse Practitioner with a focus on chronic disease management and Hearth Risk Appraisals (HRA).
Board Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner
Professional Memberships
Sigma Theta Tau.
American Nurses Association.
North Carolina Nurses Association.
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).