Jennifer Laurent, Ph.D., APRN
Professor
Holly D. and Robert E. Miller Endowed Professor of Nursing Practice
Vice Chair of Nursing Graduate Programs
- Ph.D.; Duquesne University, 2010
- M.S., Nursing; University of Massachusetts-Lowell, 1997
- B.S., Nursing; University of Connecticut-Storrs, 1991
BIO
Dr. Jennifer Laurent is a Holly D. and Robert E. Miller Endowed Professor of Nursing Practice. She serves as Vice-Chair of Nursing and Program Director for Nursing Graduate Programs. She is board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in primary care with a particular focus in chronic disease management. Her area of research investigates brain and behavioral mechanisms that contribute to weight gain and obesity in youth. In addition to her research and teaching, Dr. Laurent was appointed to the Vermont Board of Nursing and serves as Chair as well as the Board of Nursing representative to the APRN sub-committee.
Courses
- GRNS 405 – Advanced Neuropsychopharmacology
- GRNS 415 – Primary Care Management of Acute and Common Health Conditions
- GRNS 419/420/421 – Primary Care Management of Chronic and Complex Health Conditions
Publications
Awards and Achievements
- Holly D. and Robert E. Miller Endowed Professor of Nursing Practice
- Holly D. and Robert E. Miller Green and Gold Professor, 2021-2024
- AACN ELAN fellow
- Vermont State Nurses Foundation Recognition Award, 2009, 2010
- Freeman Nurse Scholarship for Doctoral Studies, 2005-2008
Area(s) of expertise
the intersection of obesity, eating behaviors, and neurobiological mechanisms in youth
Bio
Dr. Jennifer Laurent is a Holly D. and Robert E. Miller Endowed Professor of Nursing Practice. She serves as Vice-Chair of Nursing and Program Director for Nursing Graduate Programs. She is board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in primary care with a particular focus in chronic disease management. Her area of research investigates brain and behavioral mechanisms that contribute to weight gain and obesity in youth. In addition to her research and teaching, Dr. Laurent was appointed to the Vermont Board of Nursing and serves as Chair as well as the Board of Nursing representative to the APRN sub-committee.
Courses
- GRNS 405 – Advanced Neuropsychopharmacology
- GRNS 415 – Primary Care Management of Acute and Common Health Conditions
- GRNS 419/420/421 – Primary Care Management of Chronic and Complex Health Conditions
Publications
Awards and Achievements
- Holly D. and Robert E. Miller Endowed Professor of Nursing Practice
- Holly D. and Robert E. Miller Green and Gold Professor, 2021-2024
- AACN ELAN fellow
- Vermont State Nurses Foundation Recognition Award, 2009, 2010
- Freeman Nurse Scholarship for Doctoral Studies, 2005-2008
Areas of Expertise
the intersection of obesity, eating behaviors, and neurobiological mechanisms in youth