Jennifer Elton

Programs and Courses Taught

N670 Family Centered Care

N676 Care of Chronic and Complex Conditions

N675L Care of Acute Conditions Lab

N671L Advanced Physical Assessment Lab

FNP Clinical Courses

About Me

I am an experienced nurse practitioner, grounded in care for vulnerable populations, including people experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia, PA, Sacramento and San Francisco. I am experienced in providing care for LGBTQIA+ populations, youth, and people with mental health and substance use disorders.
I have specialized experience in care for people with chronic liver disease and HIV, as well as integrated behavioral health.
I have experience in program development to provide nursing care management for medically complex, high utilizers of multiple systems for the San Francisco Department of Public Health.
I hope to inspire my students to provide compassionate, empowering care for all patients, with an understanding of social determinants of health and structural inequities embedded in our current system.

Education

Samuel Merritt University
Sacramento, CA; Doctor of Nursing Practice – Anticipated graduation Spring 2025
San Francisco State University 
San Francisco, CA ; Masters of Science in Nursing; Family Nurse Practitioner Program received May 2015
Thomas Jefferson University College of Health Professions 
Philadelphia, PA ; Bachelor of Science in Nursing received May 2008 
Community College of Philadelphia 
Philadelphia, PA ; Associate of Science in Nursing received May 2006.

Teaching Interests

I have a passion for teaching to support future nurses and nurse practitioners in providing compassionate, empowering care. I do this through my involvement at SMU faculty practice sites and clinical courses. I am proud to be helping to develop our future health care workforce.

Scholarly Interests

Implementing protocols for HIV prevention on mobile health units.

Community Service

Community engagement to advocate for increased access to care for vulnerable populations.