Deidra D. Morgan
Assistant Professor
Department:
SON-Instruction School Nursing
Email:
dmorgan2@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-6249
Biography
Deidra Morgan serves as an assistant professor in the School of Nursing at the University of Mississippi Medical Center where she is a certified nurse educator teaching in the traditional undergraduate program. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mississippi College in 2011, her Masters of Science in Nursing Education degree from UMMC School of Nursing in 2015 and her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from UMMC School of Nursing in 2023.
Prior to becoming a faculty member, Morgan worked in the Batson post-anesthesia care unit at UMMC as a staff nurse. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Theta Tau International, and the Mississippi Nurses Association.
Education
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, DNP, Nursing | 2023 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, MSN, Nursing | 2015 |
| Mississippi college, BSN, Nursing | 2011 |
| Hinds Community College-Nursing Allied Health, ADN, Nursing | 2008 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Certified Nurse Educator | |
| Certification, Tuberculosis Certification | |
| Certification, Basic Life Support | |
| Certification, Pediatric Advance Life Support | |
| Licensure, RN | 07/2008 - 12/2016 |
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Nursing | 07/2019 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Instructor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing | 12/2015 - 07/2019 |
| RN- Pediatric Recovery, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 10/2012 - 12/2015 |
| RN- General Pediatric Clinic, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 07/2010 - 10/2012 |
| RN-Staff 5C Pediatrics, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 06/2008 - 07/2010 |
| RN PRN-5C Pediatric, University of Mississippi Medical Center |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Sigma Theta Tau International Omicron Lambda, Mississippi College | |
| Nelson Order Award, University of Mississippi Medical Center | |
| Academy of Academic Excellence, University of Mississippi Medical Center | |
| Daisy Award (Faculty), University of Mississippi Medical Center | |
| Faculty Senate President, University of Mississippi Medical Center | |
| Faculty Senate Professional Development Chair, University of Mississippi Medical Center | |
| Dean's List, Hinds Community College | |
| President's List, Hinds Community College | |
| Magna Cum Laude, Hinds Community College | |
| Presidents List, Mississippi College | |
| Phi Theta Kappa, Hinds Community College |
Professional Membership and Service
| Sigma Theta Tau International Omicron Lambda, Member | |
| Academy for Excellence in Education, Member | |
| American Nurses Association, Member | |
| Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS), Member | |
| Mississippi Nurses Association, Member | |
| Mu Alpha Theta, Member | |
| Phi Theta Kappa, Member |
Committee Service
| MEDICAL CENTER-COMMENCEMENT, Member | |
| SCHOOL OF NURSING-UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM, Member | |
| Mentor Program for New Nurses, Task Force Member | |
| Magnet Committe, Member |
Community Service
| University of Mississippi Medical Center Health Fair, RN Volunteer | |
| Hearts Beats Health Fair, RN Volunteer | |
| Fitness Fest, volunteer | |
| Ronald McDonald House, volunteer |
Other Service
| Fitness Fest | |
| Community Healthcare Advocate Training with JPS teachers | |
| Ronald McDonald House Volunteer | |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center Health Fair | |
| Heart Beats Health Fair | |
| Flu Blitz | |
| Gateway Rescue Mission Health Fair |
Teaching Experience
| N427, Nursing, Lecture, Lecturer, Child Health Nursing | Spring 2016 |
| N409, Nursing, Course, Course Director, Externship | Summer 2016 |
| N427, Nursing, Lab, Clinical Instructor, Child Heatlh Nursing | Spring 2016 |
| N302, Nursing, Course, Lab Presenter, Health Assessment | Summer 2016 |