- Ph.D., Nursing; University of Massachusetts
- M.S., Nursing with a Neonatal Concentration; University of Connecticut
- B.S., Nursing; Our Lady of the Elms College
BIO
Dr. Jean Pelski is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Nursing at ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë (ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë) and an acute care neonatal nurse practitioner in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at both Baystate Children's Hospital in Massachusetts and ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë Medical Center (ÈÕº«ÎÞÂëMC). She has an extensive background in undergraduate and graduate nursing education, with a strong track record of mentoring Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) faculty and students. Specializing in nurse practitioner education, Dr. Pelski provides expert guidance to DNP NP students, supporting them through evidence-based practice and quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing patient care outcomes.
A Fellow of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) Leadership Program, Dr. Pelski is dedicated to developing and strengthening academic-practice partnerships to advance DNP education and clinical excellence. She serves as the ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë faculty liaison between the Vermont Child Health Improvement Program (VCHIP) and nursing education and clinical practice, fostering initiatives that integrate population-based research, quality improvement, and advanced nursing practice.
Since 2010, Dr. Pelski has also been a clinical instructor at Tufts University School of Medicine and UMass Chan Medical School – Baystate, focusing on nursing education and professional development. She is actively involved in graduate curriculum development, faculty mentoring, and nursing leadership. Additionally, she has presented nationally on topics related to evidence-based practice, healthcare quality, and nurse practitioner education.
Bio
Dr. Jean Pelski is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Nursing at ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë (ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë) and an acute care neonatal nurse practitioner in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at both Baystate Children's Hospital in Massachusetts and ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë Medical Center (ÈÕº«ÎÞÂëMC). She has an extensive background in undergraduate and graduate nursing education, with a strong track record of mentoring Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) faculty and students. Specializing in nurse practitioner education, Dr. Pelski provides expert guidance to DNP NP students, supporting them through evidence-based practice and quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing patient care outcomes.
A Fellow of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) Leadership Program, Dr. Pelski is dedicated to developing and strengthening academic-practice partnerships to advance DNP education and clinical excellence. She serves as the ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë faculty liaison between the Vermont Child Health Improvement Program (VCHIP) and nursing education and clinical practice, fostering initiatives that integrate population-based research, quality improvement, and advanced nursing practice.
Since 2010, Dr. Pelski has also been a clinical instructor at Tufts University School of Medicine and UMass Chan Medical School – Baystate, focusing on nursing education and professional development. She is actively involved in graduate curriculum development, faculty mentoring, and nursing leadership. Additionally, she has presented nationally on topics related to evidence-based practice, healthcare quality, and nurse practitioner education.