Dr. Jennifer Cacciotti

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jennifer Cacciotti is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Penn State Altoona in the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, specializing in women's health and diabetes. She earned her PhD from the University of Pittsburgh in 2015. Her research focuses on risk-taking behaviors, contraceptive use, and sexually transmitted infections. Cacciotti has published in journals such as the Research Journal of Women's Health and the Diabetes Educator. She has been involved in presenting her research at significant events, including the American Association of Diabetes Scientific Sessions and the American Association of Diabetic Educators. Prior to joining Penn State in January 2022, she taught at the University of Pittsburgh since 2010. Currently, she instructs junior nursing students in various courses including NUR 320, NUR 306, and NUR 200W, which cover topics from nursing care for different populations to principles of nursing research and evidence-based practice. Additionally, Cacciotti is engaged in professional organizations and leadership roles, including serving as Co-Chair for the Legislative Committee of AWHONN and participating in educational planning and student externship programs.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Teaching Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Penn State Altoona • Altoona, PA

Teaching junior degree level nursing students and conducting research in women's health and diabetes.

Instructor

2010-01-01 — 2021-12-31

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

Taught various nursing courses and mentored students.

Courses

NURS320: Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family NURS306: Nursing Care of Children and Adolescents NURS200W: Principles of Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.