Biography:
Jaimie Coles-Duff is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at the University of Providence’s School of Health Professions. Coles-Duff’s educational accomplishments include a Doctorate of Nursing Practice and a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Gonzaga University, Prior to pursuing her advanced degrees in nursing, Coles-Duff earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Oregon Health Sciences University, which she used to launch her career as a staff nurse working across the United States.
Throughout her career in nursing, Coles-Duff has gained extensive clinical experience throughout her career. In addition to her full-time position at UP, she is the Owner and Primary Provider of Inland Community HouseCalls, a private healthcare company she founded in 2018. Before joining UP’s nursing division, Coles-Duff was an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. She also worked as a Staff Nurse, picking up various nursing assignments across many hospitals, healthcare locations, and capacities for 13 years. Aside from her clinical experience, Coles-Duff was an Adjunct and Clinical Instructor of Nursing at Gonzaga University.
Educational Background
- Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Gonzaga University
- Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner, Gonzaga University
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Oregon Health Sciences University
Professional/Clinical Background
- Director of Master of Science in Nursing Programs, 2022 – 2023
- Owner & Provider of Inland Community HouseCalls, 2018 – Current
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, 2013 – 2018
- Staff Nurse (Various Locations), 2000 – 2013
Faculty/Teaching Background
- Assistant Professor of Nursing, University of Providence, 2018 – Current
- Adjunct Faculty/Clinical Instructor of Nursing, Gonzaga University, 2011 – 2018
Licensure/Certifications
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Washington Board of Nursing
- Registered Nurse, Washington Board of Nursing
Honors/Awards/Accolades
- Valley Hospital Employee of the Month
- Valley Hospital Employee of the Year
Program Involvement
- MSN-NE: Master of Science in Nursing: Nurse Educator
- MSN-AGNP: Master of Science in Nursing: Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Course Involvement
- MSN 505: Role of the Nurse Educator Across Diverse Settings
- MSN 510: Role of the Advanced Nurse Practitioner Across Diverse Settings
- MSN 515: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing Practice
- MSN 519: Advanced Pathophysiology
- MSN 522: Statistics, Research & Evidence-Based Practice
- MSN 529: Advanced Pharmacology
- MSN 530: Social Justice, Law, and Policy in Healthcare
- MSN 540: Organizational Leadership
- MSN 565: Advanced Health Assessment
- MSN 573: Advanced Health Assessment Practicum with Simulation
- MSN 602: Patient Care Management Adolescent & Adult I
- MSN 603: Patient Care Management Adolescent & Adult II
- MSN 604: Patient Care Management Geriatrics
- MSN 620: Patient Care Management Practicum I
- MSN 630: Patient Care Management Practicum II
- MSN 635: Informatics and Healthcare Technologies
- MSN 652: Curriculum Development & Analysis
- MSN 655: Transition to Advanced Practice
- MSN 660: Innovative Teaching & Learning Strategies
- MSN 670: Assessment & Evaluation in Nursing Education
- MSN 684: Advanced Concepts in Assessment, Pathophysiology, & Pharmacology
- MSN 694: Advanced Clinical Practicum
- MSN 696: Practicum in Nursing Education
Community Involvement
- Vice Chair Faculty Executive Committee
- Strategic Planning Committee Providence University
- Chair MSN Faculty Hiring Committee
- BSN Faculty Hiring Committee
- Chair MSN Admission Committee
- Daisey Award Committee
Three Questions with Jaimie Coles-Duff
- What do you enjoy doing outside of academia?
- Gardening
- If you could give one piece of advice to new nursing students, what would it be?
- Be patient with yourself and those around you.
- What is the most interesting or unique course you have ever taught?
- I taught Global Health during the COVID pandemic, providing real-time events that coincided with content.
