Assistant professor will lead the administrative and academic aspects of the option, with an emphasis on curricular leadership and faculty guidance.
The University of Maryland School of Nursing has named Gerrin Davis, DNP, MBA, CNE, CRNP, assistant professor, the director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Post-Master’s option.
Davis will work in conjunction with the associate dean for and senior director of the DNP program to lead the administrative and academic aspects of the option, with an emphasis on curricular leadership and faculty guidance to ensure that all standards related to the program are maintained.
“Dr. Davis’ commitment to both academic rigor and compassionate care makes her a well-rounded leader in the nursing profession, and we look forward to her leadership in advancing the Post-Master’s DNP option,” said Shannon Idzik, DNP ’10, MS’03, ANP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, professor and associate dean for the DNP program.
Davis brings more than seven years of teaching experience in undergraduate and doctoral programs to the position. She is committed to shaping the next generation of nurses by blending clinical expertise with academic instruction and emphasizing a patient-centered approach that bridges theory with hands-on application.