Jodi Patterson
PhD, MSN, RN
Dr. Patterson brings over thirty years of experience in nursing and two decades in nursing education, specializing in mental health nursing. Her comprehensive background includes didactic, clinical, and simulation teaching, as well as community health clinical instruction. Dr. Patterson is committed to fostering a learning environment where empathy, active engagement, and empowerment are key to student success. She advocates for utilizing learning styles and student strengths to help students realize their full potential.
Education
PhD, Univesity of Texas at Tyler
MSN, Louisiana State University
BSN, University of Virginia
Clinical Focus
- Mental Health Nursing
- Simulation
- Community Health
Research Interests
- Intimate Partner Violence
- Empathy and Vulnerable Populations
Selected Publications
- Patterson, J., & Mastel-Smith, B. (2024). Person-Centered Care for Someone Living With Dementia: Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett. International Journal for Human Caring, 28(1).
- Patterson, J. B., & Kimzey, M. (2024). Impact of student attributes on empathy during a dementia simulation: a mixed methods study. The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice, 19(1), 49-59.
- Kimzey, M., Patterson, J., & Mastel-Smith, B. (2020). Effects of simulation on nursing students’ dementia knowledge and empathy: A mixed method study. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 42(3), 274-279.
- Patterson, J., Duke, G., Stocks, E., & Hermanns, M. (2020). Simulation to enhance empathy of nursing students toward patients with alcohol use disorder: a mixed-methods study. Nurse Educator, 45(6), 331-335.
- Patterson, J. B., & Kimzey, M. (2024). Impact of student attributes on empathy during a dementia simulation: a mixed methods study. The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice, 19(1), 49-59.
