Jennifer L. DeJong is a Professor of Nursing at Concordia College in Fargo, North Dakota. She holds a PhD in Education from North Dakota State University and has a concentration in Adult Occupational Education. Her dissertation focused on factors influencing lactation status postpartum in New York. Dr. DeJong earned her Master’s degree in Nursing from the University of Minnesota, where she specialized as a Family Nurse Practitioner, and her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Concordia College. She is certified as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and a Certified Nurse Educator, among other credentials. Dr. DeJong’s research interests include Health Assessment, Pediatric/Family Health Nursing, and Lactation Education. She has presented her work at numerous conferences and has published articles in nursing journals. An active member of several professional organizations, she has been recognized for her contributions to nursing education and practice, particularly in interdisciplinary case study development. Outside of academia, she enjoys participating in children's activities, scrapbooking, and playing music.
Concordia College • Fargo, ND
Professor of Nursing, focusing on interdisciplinary curriculum and case study development.