Jill S. Clayton, PhD, RN
Director
Department:
SON-Instruction School Nursing
Email:
jclayton@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 815-9477
Biography
Dr. Jill Clayton is a professor at UMMC School of Nursing and the Director of the RN-BSN program. She has 29 years of experience as a RN, with 19 years teaching in academic nursing programs (Traditional BSN and RN-BSN).
Clayton earned her BSN at the University of MS Medical Center School of Nursing in 1996, her MSN in Nursing Education at UMMC School of Nursing in 2002, and her PhD in Clinical Health Sciences at UMMC in 2014. She is the author and co-author of several journal articles and has delivered various poster and podium presentations. She is a member of the Mississippi Nurses Association and Sigma Theta Tau International.
Education
| Univerisity of MS Medical Center, PhD, Doctor of Philosophy | 2014 |
| University Of MS Medical Center, MSN, Nursing | 2002 |
| University Of MS Medical Center, BSN, nursing | 1996 |
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Nursing | 07/2023 - Present |
| Assistant Professor, School of Nursing | 08/2010 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Associate Professor, UMMC, School of Nursing | 07/2015 - 07/2023 |
| Clinical Specialist | 10/2006 - 08/2010 |
| Instructor, UMMC SON, School of Nursing | 08/2002 - 10/2006 |
| registered nurse, Central MS Medical Center, Department of PACU | 10/1997 - 08/2002 |
| Registered Nurse, UMMC, Department of ortho/trauma unit | 08/1996 - 10/1997 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Butler, K., Tucci, M., Hamil, G., Kennedy, K., Clayton, J., & Benghuzzi, H. Cytomorphological evaluation of the tissue-implant response surrounding subcutaneous UHMW-PE implants treated with peptides that influence adhesion. Biomedical Science Instrumentation, 58(1): 5-12. | 2022 |
| McElwain, S., Rhodes, K., Carr, K., Clayton, J., & Klamm, M Bridging the gap in simulation: A faculty development intervention for debriefing skills. International Journal of Nursing and Health Care Science. 02(06): 2022-124. | 2022 |
| Cole, K., Adcock, K., Earl, S., Babl, R., Parish, R., Paul, I., MacSorley, R., & Clayton, J. Virtual interdisciplinary team care planning and communication for chronic pain management: an educational model. Journal of Interprofessional Education Virtual Special Issue, 29. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xjep.2022.100552 | 2022 |
| Klamm, M. M., Duck. A. A., Welsch, M. A., Yan, Y., Torres, E. R., Wade, B., Stewart, M. W., Clayton, J., & Zhang, L Dispersion of daily physical activity behaviors in school-age children: A novel approach to measure patterns of physical activity Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing, e12364. https://doi.org/10.1111/jspn.12364 | 2021 |
| White-Clayton, J., Tucci, M., Carson, Z., Wilson, G., & Benghuzzi, H The effects of sustained delivery of NPY 1 receptor antagonist on body weight and bone marrow fat in ovariectomized rats. Biomedical Science Instrumentation, 53:424-429. | 2017 |
| MacSorley,R, White,J, Conerly,V, Walker,J, Lofton,S, Ragland,G, Davey,D, Robertson,A. Pain assessment and management strategies or elderly patients. Home Healthcare Nurse, 32(5) | 2014 |
| White,J, Wilson,G, Tucci,M, & Benghuzzi The effects of sustained delivery of estrogen on bone strength and cardiovascular panels in osteoporotic female rats. Biomed Science Instrum: 336-344 | 2014 |
| Benghuzzi,H, Wilson,G, White,J, Cason,Z, Mohamed,A, Cameron,J. The effects of sustained delivery of estrogen and demineralized bone matrix proteins on bone in ovaiectomized female rats. Biomed Science Instrum, 49: 85-93 | 2013 |
| White,J, Morton, V, Whittington, K, Wilson, G, Tucci,M, Benghuzzi,H. The effects of demineralized bone matrix proteins, estrogen, and an antagonist to neuropeptide y on osteoblast and osteoclast viability and function related to osteoporosis. Biomed Science Instrum, 48: 478-484 | 2012 |
| Walker,J, Martin,T, Haynie,L, Norwood,A, White,J, Grant,L. Preferences for teaching methods in a Baccalaureate Nursing Program: How second degree and traditional students differ. Nursing Education Perspectives 28(5): 246-250 | 2007 |
| Walker,J, Martin,T, White,J, Norwood,A, Haynie,L. Generational age differences impact the college classroom. Journal of Mississippi Academy Sciences | 2006 |
| Walker,J, artin,T, Elliot,R, Haynie,L, Norwood,A, White,J Generational (age) differences in nursing students' preferences for teaching methodology. Journal of Nursing Education 45(9): 371-374 | 2006 |
Dissertation | |
| White,J. The effects of neuropeptide y and physiological estrogen on the cardiovascular and skeletal system of ovariectomized rats | 2014 |
Presentations
| Platform Presentations, Reboot of RN-BSN program curriculum to align with AACN essentials., Mississippi Nurses Association Convention., Biloxi, MS | 10/2025 |
| Poster Presentation, Reboot of RN-BSN program curriculum to align with AACN essentials., UMMC Research Day, Jackson, MS | 04/2025 |
| Poster Presentation, Reboot of RN-BSN program curriculum to align with AACN essentials., AACN, New Orleans, LA | 12/2024 |
| Platform Presentations, DASH debriefing workshop., International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) Conference, Phoenix, AZ | 02/2019 |
| Platform Presentations, DASH debriefing workshop., UMMC, Jackson, MS | 08/2018 |
| Platform Presentations, DASH debriefing workshop., UMMC, Jackson, MS | 03/2018 |
| Platform Presentations, The Effect of Sustained Delivery of NPY Receptor Antagonist on Body Weight., Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Denver, CO | 04/2017 |
| Platform Presentations, The Effect of Sustained Delivery of NPY Receptor Antagonist on Body Weight., Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, Gulport, MS | 03/2017 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Clinical Judgement Among Undergraduate Baccalaureate Nursing Students in CPR Simulation., MNA, Biloxi | 10/2016 |
| Poster Presentation, The effects of sustained delivery of estrogen on bone strength and cardiovascular panels in osteoporotic female rats., 19th Annual SHRP Research Day, Jackson, MS | 04/2014 |
| Poster Presentation, The effects of sustained delivery of estrogen on bone strength and cardiovascular panels in osteoporotic female rats., 51st Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Denver, colorado | 04/2014 |
| Poster Presentation, A review of a practice year at a rural school-based health center., MNA Annual Convention, Biloxi, MS | 10/2013 |
| Poster Presentation, The effects of demineralized bone matrix proteins, estrogen, and an antagonist to neuropeptide y on osteoblast and osteoclast viability and function related to osteoporosis., Oglevee PApers/Driskell Lecture and Sigma Theta Tau International, Jackson, MS | 04/2013 |
| Poster Presentation, The effects of demineralized bone matrix proteins, estrogen, and an antagonist to neuropeptide y on osteoblast and osteoclast viability and function related to osteoporosis., UMMC School of Health Related Professions Seventeenth Annual SHRP Research Day, Jackson, MS | 04/2012 |
| Poster Presentation, The effects of demineralized bone matrix proteins, estrogen, and an antagonist to neuropeptide y on osteoblast and osteoclast viability and function related to osteoporosis., 49th Annual Rocky Mountain Bioengineering Symposium, Blacksburg, Virginia | 03/2012 |
| Poster Presentation, Use of TCPL ceramic implants to deliver estrogen in osteoporotic female rats., #30th Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, Biloxi, MS | 04/2011 |
| Poster Presentation, Unique differences in second-degree nursing students' preferences of teaching methods international poster presentation., 17th Annual International Nurse Educator Conference in the Rockies | 07/2006 |
| Poster Presentation, Generational Differences and Preferences for Teaching Methodologies., UMMC SHRP Research Day, Jackson, MS | 04/2006 |
| Poster Presentation, Students' generational differences and preferences for Teaching Methodologies, Sigma Theta Tau 15th International Nursing Research Congress, Dublin, Ireland | 07/2004 |
| Poster Presentation, Perceptions of effective critical thinking teaching methodologies among senior baccalaureate nursing students., Sigma Theta Tau 15th International Nursing Research, Dublin, Ireland | 07/2004 |
Professional Membership and Service
| Mississippi Nurses Association, Member | |
| Phi Kappa Phi, Member | |
| Sigma Theta Tau, Committee Member, Faculty Counselor and Governance Chair |
Committee Service
| SCHOOL OF NURSING-FACULTY ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNANCE, Member | |
| SCHOOL OF NURSING-UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS AND PROGRESSION, Member | |
| SCHOOL OF NURSING-UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM, Member | |
| UM - FACULTY SENATE, Member | |
| SCHOOL OF NURSING-UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS AND PROGRESSION, Chair |
Community Service
| recruiting, recruiting for RN-BSN program | |
| Community Health Advocate, training (CHAT) in rural Pike county at Mt. Zion Church | |
| Community Health Advocate, Train the Trainer, Trainer for Southern Remedy |
Teaching Experience
| N444, Nursing, Course, Course Director, Adult Health I | Spring all |
| N322, Nursing, Course, Course Director, Strategies for Success | Summer all |
| N460, Nursing, Course, Lecturer, Adult Health II | Fall all |
| N302, Nursing, Lab, Grader, Health Assessment | Summer all |