Jennifer L. Hamilton, DNP, APRN, CPNP‑PC, PMHS, is a Clinical Associate Professor in the University of Iowa College of Nursing. She is a pediatric nurse practitioner with extensive experience in pediatric primary care, behavioral health, and complex chronic illness, with more than a decade of clinical practice in cystic fibrosis and pediatric specialty care.

Dr. Hamilton’s teaching focuses on pediatric and adolescent health, clinical genetics, pharmacology, and advanced practice role development. She is deeply committed to preparing nurse practitioners for real‑world clinical practice through case‑based learning, simulation, and high‑impact clinical education. She has served in leadership roles for DNP scholarly projects and has mentored a large number of doctoral students in quality improvement, evidence‑based practice, and health equity initiatives.

Her scholarship centers on clinical education, skin color representation in nursing education, adolescent health, and quality improvement in pediatric care. Dr. Hamilton has authored peer‑reviewed publications and national presentations related to pediatric practice, workforce development, suicide prevention, and inclusive educational materials.

Dr. Hamilton remains active in national professional organizations, including the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, and continues to practice clinically. Her work reflects a commitment to advancing equitable, evidence‑based pediatric care and excellence in advanced practice nursing education.

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