Dr. Molly Decock

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Molly Decock is a Lecturer and the Associate Program Director of the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of Pennsylvania. With extensive experience in a busy urban delivery hospital in Philadelphia, she has been a part of the Penn faculty since 2008. Molly was honored with the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Advanced Practice Provider Educator of the Year award in 2022 and the Academy of Neonatal Nursing Excellence Neonatal Nurse Practice award in 2023. She completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice at the University of Pittsburgh in 2023. Beyond academics, Molly is dedicated to teaching and values real clinical situations to instill confidence in her students. She is committed to mentoring and guiding scholarship, recognizing the importance of nurse accountability in education. Molly enjoys collaborating across disciplines to enhance learning and achieve successful educational outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer, Associate Program Director

— Present

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Involved in teaching, mentoring, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance nursing education and practice.

Awards

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CHOP Advanced Practice Provider Educator of the Year

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Academy of Neonatal Nursing Excellence Neonatal Nurse Practice Award

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

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