Jennifer Saylor

Undergraduate

• Intro to Population Health Nursing 
• Public and Global Health
• Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
• Concepts of Chronic Disease Management 
• Transition to Professional Nursing Practice II 

Graduate

• Advanced Quantitative Research Science 
• Writing for Dissemination
• Research and Writing for the Interdisciplinary Scientists

Clinical/Simulation

• Health and Physical Assessment 
• Clinical Applications: Care of Populations 
• Clinical Preceptorship 
• Clinical Adult Health I 
• Clinical Adult Health II: DEU

Course Interdepartmental

• Concepts of Chronic Disease Management

• Saylor, J., Evans, J., Goodolf, D., Martin, N. M., & Martinez-Hollingsworth, A. (2024, December 13). Exploring Staff Burnout and Leadership Mitigation Plans in Academic Nursing Environments. Nurse Educator. doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001782
• Saylor, J., Graber, J., & Trivedi, J. (2025, January). Nursing Lunch and Learn Program (NLLP) to Support New Faculty Transitioning to Academia: A Pilot Study. Nursing Education and Practice, 15(1). 
• A. Martinez-Hollingsworth, A., Goodolf, D., Martin, N., Kim, L., Saylor, J., Evans, J., Hines, A., Jun, J. (2024, November 6). When Leaders Don’t Walk the Walk: A National Survey of Academic Nurse Leader. Perceptions of Staff Burnout. Nursing Education Perspectives. DOI: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001338 
• + Tansey, J. & Saylor, J. (2024, JUN 28 e-pub). Does Health Coaching Reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes? The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 20(8). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2024.105118 
• Graber, J., Ivory, R., & Saylor, J. (2024). Incivility and the Faculty Shortage in Nursing Academia. Nursing2024, 54(8), 58-60. DOI: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000043 
• Jakubowski, T. L., * Curtis, S., & Saylor, J. (2024). Sibling Adjustment to Diabetes and Educational Needs: A Review of the Literature. Nursing2024, 54(6), 52-56. DOI: 10.1097/NSG.0000000000000011 
• + Jenkins-Barnard, P., Saylor, J., Graber, J. S., & Ruelens-Trinkaus, D. (2024). Educational outcomes in undergraduate nursing: a Systemic review. Journal of Nursing Education, 63(6), 380-386. DOI: 10.3928/01484834-20240404-06 
• Yorgason, J., + Noorda, N. M, + Steeger, D., Saylor, J., Berg, C., Davey, A., + Rellaford, S., + Kirkham, D., + Saunders, J., & + Taylor, E. (2024). Communal Coping and Glycemic Control: Daily Patterns Among Emerging Adult Couples with Type 1 Diabetes. Families, Systems, & Health. 42(2), 239–253. DOI: 10.1037/fsh0000857
• Saylor, J., Ruelens-Trinkaus, D., Graber, J. S., Clark, L. A., Jackson, Z., Creasy-Thomas, J., & Heilferty, C. (2023). Acclimating Student Nurses After the Pandemic: It’s ASNAP! Journal of Nursing Education, 62(9), 516-518. DOI: 10.3928/01484834-20230712-08 
• Ji, X., Saylor, J., Earle, S. (2021, Sept.), Sufficient sleep attenuates COVID-19 pandemic-related executive dysfunction in late adolescents and young adults. Sleep Medicine, 85, 21-24. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2021.06.010.

• Graber, J., Saylor, J., Jackson, A., & Hayes, E.R. (2021, Aug 03). Living Legacy Across the Nursing Career Spectrum: A Qualitative Study. Nursing 2021, 51 (8), 44-49. (2020-2021, Most cited Article)

• Graber, J., Saylor, J., Jackson, A., & Hayes, E.R. (2021). A “living legacy” for nurses. Nursing Management, 52(9), 42-48. doi: 10.1097/01.NUMA.0000771736.07169.d1 

• Ness, M., Saylor, J., DiFusco, L., & Evans, K. (2021, July) Leadership, Professional Quality of Life, and Moral Distress during COVID-19: A mixed-methods approach. Journal of Nursing Management. https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.13421 

• Ji, X., Wang, Y. & Saylor, J. (2021, Jun) Sleep and type 1 diabetes mellitus management among children, adolescents and emerging adults: a systematic review. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, (25), 61, 245-263 doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2021.06.010 

• Saylor, J., Yorgason, J., +Ness, M., +Millett, M., +Jackson, A., & Floreen, A. (2021, Jun). Workplace Experiences of Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Social-Ecological Perspective. Emerging Adulthood. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F21676968211020234 

• Yorgason, J., Saylor, J., +Millett, M., & +Ness, M. (2021, Feb). Health Technology Use and Perceptions of Romantic Relationships by Emerging Adults with Type 1 Diabetes. Family Relations 70, 1427-1434, https://doi.org/10.1111/fare.12537 

• Ness, M., Saylor, J., DiFusco, L., & Evans, K. (2021, Jan 22). Healthcare Providers’ Challenges During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic: A Qualitative Approach. Nursing and Health Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1111/nhs.12820 

• Ness, M., Saylor, J., Ji, X., Bell, A., Habermann, B. (2020, October). Challenges Experienced by Parents of Emerging Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus During the Transition to College. Diabetes Educator, 46(5), 435-443. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F0145721720943120. 

• +DiFusco, L, Saylor, J., & Schell, K. (2020). Maternal experiences of caring for a child with a ventricular assist device. Pediatric Transplant, 24, e13620. doi:10.1111/petr.13620 

• +DiFusco, L. A., Schell, K. A., & Saylor, J. (2019). Risk-Taking Behaviors in Adolescents with Chronic Cardiac Disease: A Scoping Review. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 48, 98-105. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2019.07.011 

• Ji, X., Saylor, J., & Lui, L. (2019). The Interactive Effect of Habitual Midday Napping and Nighttime Sleep Duration on Impaired Fasting Glucose Risk in Healthy Adolescents. Sleep Medicine, 64, 77-84. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sleep.2019.06.016 

• +Ness, M., Saylor, J., & Selekman, J. (2019). Barriers and Facilitators Influencing Parental Transition of College-Bound Youth with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: An Integrative Review. Current Diabetes Reports, 19(8), 56-63. doi: 10.1007/s11892-019-1179-5.

• Saylor, J., Ji, X., Calamaro, C. J., & Davey, A. (2019). Does Sleep Duration, Napping, and Social Jetlag Predict Hemoglobin A1c among College Students with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus? Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 148, 102-109. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diabres.2019.01.007 

• DiGregorio, H., Graber, J., Saylor, J., & +Ness, M. (2019). Assessment of Interprofessional Collaboration Before and After a Simulated Disaster Drill Experience. Nurse Education Today,79, 194-197. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2019.05.023 

• Saylor, J., Hanna, K., & Calamaro, C. J. (2019). Experiences of college students who are newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Journal of Pediatric Nursing 44, 74-80. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2018.10.020.

• Saylor, J., Lee, S., +Ness, M., Ambrosino, J., Ike, E., Zieglar, M., Roth, C., & Calamaro, C. J. (2018). Positive health benefits of peer support and connections for college students with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Educator 44(4), 340-347. http://doi.org/10.1177/0145721718765947

• Saylor, J., Calamaro, C. J., Hardie, T., +Ness, M., & Selekman, J. (2018) Are college students told by healthcare providers about their risk factors for developing diabetes? Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 30(7), 398-405. DOI: 10.1097/JXX.0000000000000051

• Calamaro, C. J., Saylor, J., & Hanna, K. (2018). Healthcare Experience of Young Adults Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 14(6), 484-490. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2018.02.002.

• Ness, M., Saylor, J., & Selekman, J. (2018). Maternal Experiences of Transitioning Their Emerging Adult with Type 1 Diabetes to College. Diabetes Educator, 44(2), 178-187. DOI: 10.1177/0145721718759980.

• Saylor, J., Hertsenberg, L., +McQuillan, M., O’Connell, A., Shoe, K., & Calamaro, C., J. (2018). Effects of a service learning experience on confidence and clinical skills in a baccalaureate nursing students. Nurse Education Today, 61, 43-48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2017.11.009

• Saylor, J., Wrainright, S., Herge, E. A., & Pohlig, R. T. (2016). Peer-Assessment Debriefing Instrument (PADI): Assessing faculty effectiveness in simulation education Journal of Allied Health, 45(3), e27–e30.

• Saylor, J., & Calamaro, C. (2016). Transitioning young adults with type 1 diabetes to campus life. Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 12(1), 41-46.

• Saylor, J., Herge, E. A., Wrainright, S., & Pohlig, R. T. (2016). Development of Instrument to Assess the Clinical Effectiveness of the Debriefer in Simulation Education. Journal of Allied Health, 45(3), 191-198.

• Saylor, J., Vernooy, S+, Selekman, J., & Cowpethwait, A. (2016). Interprofessional Education using a palliative care simulation. Nurse Educator, 41(3), 125-129.   DOI:10.1097/NNE.0000000000000228

• Saylor, J. & Friedmann, E. Biopsychosocial contributors to metabolic syndrome: A secondary analysis of 2007-2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Data. (2015). Nursing Research, 64(6), 434-443. DOI:10.1097/NNR.0000000000000121

• Saylor, J., Schell, K. A., Mandell, M. & Graber, J. (2015). Development of a clinical competency checklist for care of patients experiencing substance withdrawal delirium or and delirium: Use of a Delphi technique and expert panel. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing, 55(6), 29-36.  DOI: 10.3928/02793695-20150526-01

• Salam, T., Saylor, J., & Cowperthwait, A. (2015). Attitudes of nurse and physician trainees towards an interprofessional simulated education experience on pain assessment and management. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 29(3), 276-278. doi:10.3109/13561820.2014.950726

• Cowperthwait, A., Saylor, J., Schmitt, L. A., Salam, T., Melby, M. K., & Baker, S. D. (2015). Healthcare Theatre and Simulation: Maximizing Interprofessional Partnerships. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 11(9), 411-420. DOI:10.1016/j.ecns.2015.05.005

• Cowperthwait, A., Saylor, J., & Schell, K. (2013). Healthcare Theatre: A unique simulation partner. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 10(1), e41-46. DOI:10.1016/j.ecns.2013.05.012

• Saylor, J, Friedmann, E., & Lee, H.J. (2012). Navigating complex samples analysis using a national survey data. Nursing Research, 61(3), 231-237.

•  Factors affecting glycemic variability among emerging adult couples managing type 1 diabetes Agency: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (R15) Role: Consultant Amount: $410,388 Dates: 2025-2028 
• Delaware Behavioral and Emotional Support Team (DE BEST) Agency: U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services: Delaware Dept of Health & Social Services Role: PI Amount: $135,504 Dates: 2024 
• Supporting the Mental Health of Nurses in Academia Through a Relaxation Room Agency: UD School of Nursing Role: Co-PI Amount: $2,000 Dates: 2023-2024 
• Connecting Future Caregivers Agency: UD Career Center, Faculty & Staff Career Innovation Grant Role: PI Amount: $2,500 Dates: 2023-2024 
• Connecting Future Caregivers: Symposium Agency: Faculty Senate Committee on Cultural Activities and Public Events Role: PI Amount: $850 Dates: 2023-2024 
• New Faculty Perceptions of a Nursing Faculty Development Program Agency: UD School of Nursing Role: PI Amount: $2,000 Dates: 2023-2024
• Opioid and Behavioral Support Program (OABSP) Agency: State of Delaware, $65,000 Role: PI, 09/01/2022- 02/28/2023 
• Title: Rapid Workforce Training: Increasing Diversity in Baccalaureate Prepared Registered Nurses Agency: Highmark Blueprints, $76,500 Role: PI with Pia Inguito, 7/1/2021-5/31/2023 
• Risk-taking Behavior among Adolescents with Congenital Heart Disease Agency: Beta Xi Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, $1,000 Role: Co-I with Leigh Ann DiFusco, 01/2020-12/2021 
• Cardiovascular Risk Assessment among Late Adolescents: Sleep Variability, Napping and Inflammatory Biomarker Agency: American Nurses Foundation, $8,197 Role: Co-I with Xiaopeng Ji, 09/2018-09/2020 
• The Relationship among Sleep, Executive Function and Diabetes Management in Late Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Transition to college campus living with a chronic condition: Type 1 diabetes exemplar Agency: General University Grant, University of Delaware, $15,000 Role: Co-I with Xiaopeng, Ji, 6/2018-5/2020
• American Nurses Foundation/Eastern Nursing Research Society. Transition to college campus living with a chronic condition: Type 1 diabetes exemplar, 2016-2017. Role: Principal Investigator.
• General University Grant, University of Delaware. Transition to college campus living with a chronic condition: Type 1 diabetes exemplar, 2016-2018. Role: Principal Investigator.
• Beta Xi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International. Health and college life among young adults with/without diabetes and asthma: A secondary analysis of NHANES data, 2016-2017. Role: Principal Investigator.
• Delaware Health Science Alliance Education Grant. Instrument development to assess a debriefing facilitator in simulation education of healthcare provider, 2012-2015. Role: Principal Investigator.
• State of Delaware. Disaster Preparedness Training, 2012-2013. Role: Co-Investigator.

Board Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Health
by American Nurses Credentialing Center

• APRN-BC 2011-Present
• RN (Delaware) 1998-Present
• RN (Pennsylvania) 1996-Present

Practice:

• 2024 Psychiatric Mental Health Advocacy Award International Society for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses
• 2022 Center of Excellence: Creating Environments that Enhance Student Learning and Professional Development (Lead) National League for Nursing
• 2021 Excellence in Service Award College of Health Science, UD
• 2020 Excellence in Undergraduate Academic Advising &; Mentoring Faculty Senate, UD
• 2020 ADVANCE Women’s Leadership University of Delaware
• 2024 Top Nurses: Excellence in Academic Educator category Delaware Today
• 2024 Top Nurses: Excellence in Advancing & Leading the Profession category Delaware Today
• 2024 Excellence in Diversity and Advocacy College of Health Science, UD
• 2022 Top Nurses: Excellence in Advancing & Leading the Profession category Delaware Today
• 2021 Top Nurses: Excellence in Volunteerism and Service category Delaware Today
• 2020 Faculty Excellence in Teaching College of Health Science, UD
• 2020 Faculty Honors Mentoring Award Honors College, UD
• 2020 Faculty Excellence in Scholarly Engagement Faculty Senate, UD
• 2020 Faculty Honors Teaching Award Honors College, UD
• 2020 Top Nurses: Excellence in Advancing & Leading the Profession category DE Today 2020
• 2019- Faculty Excellence in Scholarly Engagement Faculty Senate, UD
• 2017- Faculty Excellence in Undergraduate Academic Advising & Mentoring Faculty Senate, UD

Teaching:

• 2016- Delaware Today, DE Top Nurses Nursing Excellence As Academic Educator
• 2016- Nominated for University of Delaware Excellence in Teaching Award
• 2016- Nominated for University of Delaware Excellence in Undergraduate Academic Advising and Mentoring Award
• 2013- Nominated for American Association of Colleges of Nursing Innovations in Professional Nursing Education Award
• 2012- Christiana Care Health Services, Most innovative educational program

Scholar: 

• Educator for Health Professions Harvard Macy Institute
• 2021- Leadership Institute: LEAD Program- National League of Nursing

• Workforce development
• Faculty development 
• College transition
• Student success 
• Type 1 diabetes
• Leadership
• Transitions (HS to college, workplace, mothers during menopause)
• Emerging young adult populations
• Diabetes
• Cardiovascular health
• Vulnerable populations

• National Consortium for Building Healthy Academic Communities 
• National Coalition of Staff Wellbeing in Health Sciences Universities 
• Delaware Nurses Workforce Institute 
• Health Literacy Council of Delaware 
• Delaware Nursing Workforce Collaborative 
• Delaware Nursing Advisory Council
• Organizational Leadership Network- American Association of College of Nursing
• Delaware Organization of Nurse Leaders
• Sigma Theta Tau International
• National League of Nursing
• American Nurses Association
• Delaware Nurses Association
• Harvard Macy Institute