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Jennifer Walsh

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Jennifer Walsh

D.N.P., C.P.N.P., CNE

Assistant Professor

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Office Phone: 571-553-0361
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Innovation Hall (School of Nursing) 45085 University Drive, 201AK Ashburn VA 20147

Dr. Jennifer M. Walsh, DNP, CPNP-PC, CNE, Assistant Professor, is a practicing Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Educator with over 28 years of experience. She holds a DNP from George Washington University and an MSN from The Catholic University of America, with additional training in pediatric mental health care. Dr. Walsh is board-certified by the PNCB and NLN and actively involved in numerous professional organizations, including her role as President-Elect of the Virginia National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP). A 2019 DAISY Faculty Award recipient and 2024 NurseTRUST Fellow, she focuses on improving pediatric outcomes through teaching, scholarship, advocacy, and leadership. Dr Walsh holds positions on numerous committees in the School of Nursing, GW University, and local and national appointments in NAPNAP. Additionally, she is the Academic Coach for the ABSN program.

  • George Washington University- Doctorate of Nursing Practice (2021)
  • The Catholic University of America – Master of Science in Nursing, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care  (1997)
  • Pennsylvania State University – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (1995)
  • Walsh, J.M.  (2026). Developmental Chapter. Estes, M.E. (Ed.) Health Assessment & Physical Examination (6th ed.). FA Davis- pending publication.
  • Walsh, J.M. (2026). Pediatrics Chapter. Estes, M.E. (Ed.) Health Assessment & Physical Examination (6th ed.),  FA Davis- pending publication.
  • 2025 NAPNAP National Conference:  Presentation: Advancing Health Equity in Pediatric Care: Lessons Learned for Pediatric-Focused NPs on Leveraging Medicaid 0-6 and Waivers for Transformative Change; March 2025, Chicago, IL
  • 2025 NurseTRUST National Conference:  Poster Presentation: Lessons in Curriculum Development:  Launching a New Nursing Program.  March 2025, Charlotte, NC.
  • Wachutka K, Echevarria M, Walsh J. (2024) Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA): A Change Initiative in an  Underresourced School. The Journal of School Nursing. doi:10.1177/10598405241293746
  • Walsh, J.M. (2023)  National Conference Poster Presentation:  A PNP-Led Quality Improvement Pilot Project to Improve School Nurse Competency in Mental Health Care.  2023 NAPNAP National Conference, Orlando, FL
  • Walsh, J. M. (2021). Increasing Mental Health Competency in School Nurses. Retrieved from https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/son_dnp/92
  • Stevens, K. E., Choma, E. G., Clarke, J. A., & Walsh, J. M. (2023). Discussion of Identity and Implicit Bias: A Strategy to Address Racism and Social Justice in Pediatric Nursing Education. Nursing education perspectives, 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001033. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001033
  • Fellow, NurseTRUST (2024)
  • Winner, Faculty DAISY Award (2019)
  • Board Certified - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (NCBPNP/PNCB)
  • Certified Nurse Educator
  • Member, NAPNAP
  • Member, Virginia NAPNAP
  • CPNP Exam Test Question Writer, PNCB
  • Childhood Development
  • Infant Health
  • Mental Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Primary Health Care
  • School / College Health Center
  • Health Policy
  • Immunization / Vaccines