Jo Ann A. Otts, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CENP
Associate Professor Adult Health Nursing
Education
- DNP – Executive Leadership, Loyola University New Orleans, 2017
- MSN – Health Care Systems Management, Loyola University New Orleans, 2015
- BA, Healthcare Administration, Graceland University, 1998
- ASN, Louisiana Tech University, 1979
Specialized Training
- Clinical & Translational Science Training Program, University of Alabama - Birmingham. 2020. Certificate
- Joanna Briggs Institute, Comprehensive Systematic Review Training Program: Qualitative Research. June 24, 2016. Certificate
- Joanna Briggs Institute, Comprehensive Systematic Review Training: Quantitative Research. October 21, 2015. Certificate
- Joanna Briggs Institute, Comprehensive Systematic Review Training: Introduction to Evidence-Based Healthcare. October 19, 2015. Certificate
- Six Sigma Black Belt Training. American Society of Quality. 2002. Certificate
Research Interests
- Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and Health Equity
- Community Engagement
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Teaching and Learning
- Academic Practice Partnerships
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Teaching and Learning
- Pressure Injury Prevention and Technology
- Health Policy Related to Chronic Kidney Disease
- Public Policy Impacting the Nursing Workforce
Selected Publications
- Riley, B. H., Pittman, J., Otts, J. A., & Mulekar, M. S. (2023). Key stakeholders' perspectives: A gap analysis of hospital-acquired pressure injuries. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 00, 1–23. https://doi.org/10.1111/jnu.12940
- Otts, J., Pittman, J., Riley, B., Mestas, L., Hall, H. (2023). Academic-practice partnership to prevent and manage pressure injuries: An evidence-based quality improvement initiative. Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing. 50(6), 463–473. https://doi.org/10.1097/WON.0000000000001019
- Pittman, J., Otts, J.A., Riley, B., Mulekar, M. S. (2022) Pressure injury prevention and management: A gap analysis using key stakeholder engagement. Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing. 49(4), 416-427. https:// doi.org/10.1097/WON.0000000000000906
- Thompson, C. N., Otts, J. A. A., Stuart, W. P., McMullan, T. W., & Williams, D. S. (2022). Trauma-informed pedagogy to foster resilience in graduate nursing education. Nursing Education Perspectives, 43(5), 303-305. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.Nep.0000000000001006
- Otts, J. A. (2020). Professional issues: Nephrology nursing ethics. In C. S. Counts (Ed.), Core Curriculum for Nephrology Nursing (7th ed., Vol. 1): American Nephrology Nurses Association. https://www.annanurse.org/core-curriculum-nephrology-nursing
- Hampton, D., Culp-Roche, A., Hensley, A., Wilson, J., Otts, J.A., Thaxton-Wiggins, A., Fruh, S., Moser, D. K. (2020) Self-efficacy and satisfaction with teaching online courses. Nurse Educator, 45(6). https://doi.org/10.1097/nne.0000000000000805
- Culp-Roche, A., Hampton, D., Hensley, A., Wilson, J., Thaxton-Wiggins, A., Otts, J. A., Fruh, S., & Moser, D. K. (2020). Generational differences in faculty and student
comfort with technology use. SAGE Open Nursing, 6. https://doi.org/10.1177/2377960820941394
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Research
Ongoing Research Support
- University of South Alabama Grant, Leveling Education and Social Support Resources to Advance Professional Nursing Practice (LEAP). (2023-2027). (Role: Lead Professional Mentor and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Activity Coordinator). This grant aims to enhance the education, practice quality, and retention of LPNs/LVNs from disadvantaged backgrounds, including racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented in nursing, for career advancement through preparation for future registered nurse (RN) practice and qualification for future professional leadership roles.
- Mobile County Health Department and USA College of Medicine’s Center for Healthy Communities Grant, CDC Community Health Workers for COVID Response and Resilient Communities (CCR) (2023-2024). (Role: Evaluation Director). This grant aims to form a coalition of community-based organizations to build a workforce of Community Health Workers in Mobile County to support communities that struggle with health disparities and have been hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. See less
Completed Research Support
- Pittman, J., Otts, J., Enhanced Skin Assessment Methodology to Equitably Detect Early Tissue Damage and Pressure Injuries in the Acute Care Setting. (June 10, 2022 - June 9, 2023) Bruin Biometrics Grant. (Role: Co-investigator). This study aimed to evaluate enhanced skin assessment methods for early identification and staging of tissue damage in individuals with dark skin tones.
- Pittman, J., Otts, J., Riley, B., Haskins, K., Mestas. L. (August 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021). Pressure Injury Prevention and Management: A Gap Analysis using Key Stakeholders Perspective. Smith + Nephew Grant. Funded. (Role: Co-investigator). This study aimed to examine pressure injury prevention and management practices in an academic acute care setting through key stakeholder engagement to develop a gap analysis instrument and conduct a gap analysis of current practice.
- Guy, M., Stauter, K., Selwyn, C., Otts, J.A., Ridner, S., Bridging the Gap: Raising Awareness about Diversity and Inclusion in the Teaching Environment. (August 1, 2021 – July 30, 2022) Sigma Theta Tau International. Funded. (Role: Co-investigator). This grant aimed to provide an education site created to increase diversity and inclusion awareness among faculty and staff, with data collection from participants.
Teaching
Doctoral Courses
- NU 613 Organizational & System Leadership
- NU 661 DNP Project Planning & Development Progression
- NU 662 DNP Nurse Executive Administration Residency I
- NU 663 DNP Nurse Executive Administration Residency II
- NU 664 DNP Nurse Executive Administration Residency III
Graduate Courses
- Course Coordinator, NU 607 Scientific Underpinnings of Advanced Nursing Practice
- Program Coordinator, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare Post-graduate Certificate
- HSC 504 Leadership and Change Management Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- NU 566 Nursing Administration Field Study
- NU 567 Nursing Administration Internship
- NU 568 Nursing Administration Seminar
- HSC 571 Managing Health Care Personnel
- NU 607 Scientific Underpinnings of Advanced Nursing Practice. Course Coordinator
- NU 608 Evidence Based Practice & Quality Improvement in Health Care Systems
- NU 610 Health Policy and Finance
Undergraduate Courses
- NU 499 NU Honors Senior Project
Honors and Awards
- First Place Poster Award, National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, 2023.
- Daisy Award for Faculty Nominee, USA College of Nursing, 2022
- Excellence in Teaching Award, USA College of Nursing, 2021
- Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholar Award, Loyola University New Orleans College of Nursing, 2017
- MSN - Health Care Systems Scholar Award, Loyola University New Orleans College of Nursing, 2015
- Induction, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nursing, 2015
- Distinguished Alumnus Award, Louisiana Tech University College of Life Sciences, 1989
- Outstanding Nursing Graduate Award, Louisiana Tech University College of Nursing, 1979
- Academic Achievement Award, Louisiana Tech University College of Nursing, 1979
Certifications
- Nurse Executive, Advanced – Board Certified 2015 – 2025 American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Certified, Executive Nursing Practice 2021 – 2025 National Commission for Certifying Agencies
Affiliations
- Alabama State Nurses Association
- American Nurses Association
- American Nephrology Nurses Association
- American Organization of Nurse Leaders
- Gulf Coast Organization of Nurse Leaders
- National Kidney Foundation
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, Zeta Gamma Chapter