Dr. Jessica Huber is the Director of Experiential Learning and an Assistant Professor in the Undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Carlow University. In June of 2023 and May 2024, Jessica led a Study Abroad trip with another Carlow University faculty member to UPMC’s ISMETT in Palermo, Italy for nursing and social worker students. Jessica has an Associate of Science (ASN) and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from LaRoche University, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from Carlow University, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Instructional Management and Leadership from Robert Morris University. She works as a Senior Professional Staff Nurse at Children’s Hospital in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Children’s for the last 18 years that provides the experience needed to be the Course Coordinator for our Nursing Care of Children and Adolescents course her at Carlow. Jessica holds a Critical Care Nurse Certification (CCRN) and a Certified Pediatric Nurse Certification (CPN). Her dissertation, Perceptions of an accelerated second-degree bachelor of science in nursing program: A conceptual replication study was completed in the Spring of 2020.

Education

• PhD – Instructional Management and Leadership, Robert Morris University, Moon Township, PA (2020)
• MSN – Education and Leadership, Carlow University, Pittsburgh, PA (2010)
• BSN, La Roche College, Pittsburgh, PA (2008)
• Associate of Science in Nursing, La Roche College, Pittsburgh, PA (2006)

Professional Memberships 

• Carlow University Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (2020 – Present)
• Robert Morris University Chapter of Alpha Chi (2019 – Present)
• American Association of Critical Care Nurses (2010 – Present)

Research

Interests: Nursing Education; Precepting; Second Degree Nursing Students; Pediatric Critical Care

• Preceptor Program for Level III project at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2011 – 2018)
• Medication Review Simulation Course for the Pediatric ICU at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2011)
• Graduate Leadership Project for Carlow University (2010)

Publications

• Connor, J. A., LaGrasta, C., Cerrato, B., Porter, C., Gauvreau, K., Morrill, D., … & Hickey, P. A. (2022). Measuring Acuity and Pediatric Critical Care Nursing Workload by Using ICU CAMEO III. American Journal of Critical Care, 31(2), 119-126. 
• Huber, J. (2021). Pediatric Health Promotion in the Community Setting: A Learning Experience for Nursing Students and Elementary School Students. Creative Nursing, 27(3), 178-180. 
• Huber, J. (2020). Perceptions of an Accelerated Second-Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program: A Conceptual Replication Study. Robert Morris University. 
• Content Reviewer for Slota, M. (2018). American Association of Critical Care Nurses Core Curriculum for Pediatric High Acuity, Progressive, and Critical Care Nursing, Third Edition. 
• Content Reviewer for Silbert-Flagg, J. (2017). Maternal & child health nursing: care of the childbearing & childrearing family. 
• “Hospitalized Infants Who Hurt: A Sweet Solution With Oral Sucrose” – Critical Care Nurse, February 2012, Volume 32, No. 1 pp 61-68 

Awards & Recognition

• Distinguished Alumni – LaRoche University (2023)
• Daisy Nomination – Family Member (2022)
• Cameos of Caring Nurse Educator Award Recipient (2020)
• Sigma Theta Tau International: Leadership Succession Committee Member (2019)
• Center for Nursing Excellence Scholarship: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh (2019)
• Excellence Award, Robert Morris University (2018)
• 50 Finest Honoree, The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Pittsburgh Chapter (2017)
• Excellence in Nursing (Honorable Mention) – Academics, Pittsburgh Magazine (2016) 
• Excellence in Teaching: Carlow University, College of Health and Wellness (2015) 
• Praise from Patients: Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2011)
• Praise from Patients: Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2010)
• Praise from Patients: Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (2007)