Jacqueline "Michelle" M. Palokas, DNP, RN-CPN
Associate Dean for Administration
Department:
SON-Instruction School Nursing
Email:
mpalokas@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-6207
Education
| University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, DNP, Nursing | 2014 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, MSN, Nursing | 2007 |
| Mississippi University for Women, BS, Nursing | 2002 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Green Belt Certification, Joint Commission Resources Robust Process Improvement® Certification Council | 2024 - Present |
| Certification, University of Mississippi Medical Center Diversity and Inclusion Champion, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2021 - Present |
| Certification, Certified JBI Evidence Implementation Trainer, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2018 - Present |
| Certification, Certified JBI Comprehensive Systematic Review Trainer, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2018 - Present |
| Certification, Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), Pediatric Nursing Certification Board | 2011 - Present |
| Certification, Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Systematic Reviews Performance, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2016 - Present |
| Certification, TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer, Tulane Center for Advanced Medical Simulation and Team Training | 2015 - Present |
| Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor, American Academy of Pediatrics | 2006 - Present |
| Certification, Basic Life Support Instructor, American Heart Association | 2006 - Present |
| Certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor, American Heart Association | 2006 - Present |
| Certification, Basic Life Support Provider, American Heart Association | 2002 - Present |
| Certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider, American Heart Association | 2002 - Present |
| Licensure, Registered Nurse, State of Nevada | 2019 - 2020 |
| Licensure, Registered Nurse, State of Mississippi | 2002 - Present |
| Certification, Pediatric, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board | 03/2011 - 02/2017 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Hosey, L., & Palokas, M. Barriers and facilitators of human trafficking screening in the health care setting: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 23(5), 1001-1008. | 2025 |
| Riddick, J., Davis, J., & Palokas, M. Preventing aggression in a pediatric inpatient unit: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, DOI:10.1097/XEB.0000000000000508 | 2025 |
| Simmons, S., & Palokas, M. Key components of a transitional care program after acute stroke: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 23(2), 365-371 | 2025 |
| Schaefer, A.B., Garbo, C., & Palokas, M. Palliative care communication with stroke patients: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 23(1), 62-71. | 2025 |
| Keith, B., Upchurch, L., Palokas, M, Christian, R. Improving communication among nursing staff at a children's hospital in the southern United States: a best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 22(4), 338-344. | 2024 |
| Farr, J., & Palokas, M. Adolescent school-based mental health screening: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 22(2), 186-194 | 2024 |
| Lawrence, N., Christian, R., Palokas, M. Fall prevention in a pediatric unit: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 22(2), 149-157. | 2024 |
| Fatherree, D.L., & Palokas, M. Postpartum hemorrhage prevention and management in women in an inpatient postpartum unit: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 22(2), 140-148 | 2024 |
| McMurtery, R., & Palokas, M. Counselor bias and contraceptive counseling for women: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 22(5), 925-932 | 2024 |
| McCullough, A., & Palokas, M. Prevalence and incidence of Mycoplasma genitalium: A systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 22(4), 700-705 | 2024 |
| Arnold, L., Palokas, M., & Christian, R. Reproductive justice in pediatric health care: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 22(4), 737-743 | 2024 |
| Moore, H., & Palokas, M. Promoting surgical smoke management in a pediatric operating room: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 22(1), 26-35 | 2024 |
| Loflin, B., Upchurch, L., Palokas, M. Vaccinations in patients diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder receiving an immunosuppressive agent: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 22(1), 9-15 | 2024 |
| Walker, H., Garbo, C., & Palokas, M. HPV vaccination among eligible HIV-positive adults: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 22(1), 36-43. | 2024 |
| Palokas, M., & Christian, R. Integration of JBI evidence implementation training into Doctor of Nursing Practice curricula. JBI Evidence Implementation eBulletin, 4. | 2023 |
| Price, T., & Palokas, M., Patel, N. Nursing assessments of women with hypertensive disorders during labor in an academic medical center in Mississippi: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 21(3), 241-250 | 2023 |
| Walker, H., & Palokas, M. Prevalence and incidence of anal cancer in HIV-positive men: A systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 21(8), 1648-1654 | 2023 |
| Gholar, V., Palokas, M., Tacy, J. Structural competency curriculum in health sciences education: A scoping review. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 21(7), 1408-1452 | 2023 |
| Pickens, J., & Palokas, M. Barriers and facilitators for implementing a nurse residency program for new graduate nurses: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 21(7), 1461-1468 | 2023 |
| McGregor, C., & Palokas, M. Preprocedure care for outpatients in the cardiac catheterization lab in an acute care hospital in central Mississippi: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 21(2), 167-177 | 2023 |
| Sinclair, J., & Palokas, M. Conflict resolution in a pediatric inpatient unit: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 21(2), 138-145 | 2023 |
| Longwitz, A., & Palokas, M. Diabetes self-management education for adults with type 2 diabetes via telehealth in conjunction with remote patient monitoring: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 21(2), 156-166 | 2023 |
| Sandridge, S., & Palokas, M. Nursing staff communication with pediatric patients and families in a pediatric transitional care unit: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 21(2), 120-127 | 2023 |
| Schaefer, A. B., & Palokas, M. Caregiving experiences of informal caregivers of adult stroke patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 21(5), 963-969 | 2023 |
| Carroll, A., & Palokas, M. Oxygen saturation probe-related pressure injury prevention in children on an inpatient pediatric unit: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 21(1), 58-67 | 2023 |
| Robinette, B., & Palokas, M. Promoting sleep and rest of infants using non-pharmacological interventions within the neonatal intensive care unit at Children’s of Mississippi: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 21(1), 78-86 | 2023 |
| McGraw, S., Palokas, M., & Harbour, L. Non-pharmacological interventions to promote sleep and rest among hospitalized pediatric patients in general pediatric wards: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation, 21(1), 87-95 | 2023 |
| Robinette, B., Palokas, M., Christian, R., and Hinton, E. Experiences of parents and prospective parents when receiving a diagnosis of Down syndrome for their child in the perinatal period: A qualitative systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(12), 2995-3000 | 2022 |
| Palokas, M., Hinton, E., Duhe, R., Christian, R., Rogers, D., Sharma, M., & Stefanek, M. Barriers and facilitators affecting low dose computed tomography lung cancer screening in rural populations in the United States: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(11), 2727-2733 | 2022 |
| Hargett, J.L., Criswell, A., Palokas, M., Christian, R. Non-pharmacological interventions for acute pain management in patients with opioid abuse or opioid tolerance: A scoping review. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(11), 2697-2720 | 2022 |
| McGraw, S., Palokas, M., Christian, R. Effectiveness of trauma-informed, school-based interventions for children with a history of trauma or adverse experiences: An umbrella review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(8), 2087-2093 | 2022 |
| Palokas, M., Christian, R., Hinton, E., Duhe, R., Thomas, T., Torres, E., Jordan, C., Gordy, J., Sharma, M., Gomillia, C., Stefanek, M., & Robinson, W. Barriers and facilitators to cancer clinical trial enrollment and participation among rural populations: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(7), 1827-1834 | 2022 |
| Hargett, J.L., McElwain, S.D., McNair, M.E., Palokas, M., Martin, B.S., & Adcock, D.A. Virtual reality based guided meditation for patients with opioid tolerance and opioid use disorders. Pain Management Nursing, 23(3), 259-264 | 2022 |
| Carroll, A., Christian, R., & Palokas, M. Mobile injury prevention programs for children: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(6), 1601-1607 | 2022 |
| Barr, L.L, Christian, R., & Palokas, M. COVID-19 challenges and changes for home care agencies and providers: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(5), 1385-1391. | 2022 |
| Gholar, V., Palokas, M., & Christian, R. Structural competency curriculum in health sciences education: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(4), 1158-1164 | 2022 |
| Price, T., Andries, C., Palokas, M., & Christian, R. Factors contributing to a positive childbirth experience for women in a hospital setting: an umbrella review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(3), 854-859 | 2022 |
| McClain, A.R., Palokas, M., Christian, R., & Arnold, A. Retention strategies and barriers for millennial nurses: A scoping review. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(1), 121-157 | 2022 |
| Phillips, J., Palokas, M., Christian, R., Harris, J., & Hinton, E. Emotional intelligence in nurse managers and nurse job satisfaction and retention: A scoping review. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 19(12), 3238-3267 | 2021 |
| Patti, M., Christian, R., & Palokas, M. The association between anti-thyroid antibodies and quality of life in patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 19(9), 2307-2338 | 2021 |
| McClain, A.R., Arnold, A., Palokas, M., & Christian, R. Retention strategies and barriers for millennial nurses: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 19(4):867-873. | 2021 |
| Hankins, A., Palokas, M., & Christian, R. Advanced practice nurse professional advancement programs: A scoping review JBI Evidence Synthesis, 19(4), 842-866 | 2021 |
| Meier, K., Tatum, E., Christian, R., & Palokas, M. Prevalence and incidence of adverse events with catheter ablation for adults with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome: A systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 19(2), 463-468 | 2021 |
| Albanese, B., & Palokas, M. The effectiveness of non-pharmacologic treatments compared to pharmacologic treatments in veterans with sleep disturbances: A systematic review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 19(1), 215-221 | 2021 |
| Vengaloor Thomas, T., Christian, R., Palokas, M., Hinton, E, & Pruett, C. Strategies to improve financial literacy and related outcomes among medical students, residents, and fellows in the United States: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 19(1), 257-262 | 2021 |
| Barrick, C.G., Stewart, M.W., & Palokas, M. Enteral nutrition for the intubated adult intensive care unit patient prior to general anesthesia: A scoping review. A scoping review. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 18(8), 1701-1723 | 2020 |
| Worth, G., Martin, T., Christian, R., & Palokas, M. Free clinic oversight and outcomes in the United States: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 18(7), 1522-1527 | 2020 |
| Hankins, A., Palokas, M., & Christian, R. Advanced practice nurse professional advancement programs: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 18(1), 108-114 | 2020 |
| Lacey, L., Palokas, M., & Walker, J. Preventative interventions, protocols or guidelines for trauma patients at risk of cervical collar related pressure ulcers: A scoping review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 17(12), 2452-2475. | 2019 |
| Starnes, E., Palokas, M., & Hinton, E. Nurses initiated spontaneous breathing trials in adult intensive care unit patients: A scoping review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 17(11), 2248-2264 | 2019 |
| Majeste, A., Tatum, E., Christian, R., & Palokas, M. Glycemic control outcomes of manual and computerized insulin titration protocols: A systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 17(8), 1626-1633 | 2019 |
| Goreth, D. M., & Palokas, M. Association between premorbid neuropsychological conditions and pediatric mild traumatic brain injury/concussion recovery time and symptom severity: A systematic review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 17(7), 1464-1493 | 2019 |
| Dennis, R., Christian, R., & Palokas, M. Effectiveness of financial incentives for long-acting injectable antipsychotic adherence in patients with psychotic and bipolar disorders: A systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 17(1), 43-48 | 2019 |
| Stuart, D., Christian, R., Uschmann, H., & Palokas, M. Effectiveness of intrathecal nicardipine on cerebral vasospasm in non-traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage: a systematic review JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 16(10), 2013-2026 | 2018 |
| Goreth, D. M., & Palokas, M. The association of premorbid neuropsychological conditions and pediatric mild traumatic brain injury/concussion recovery time and symptom severity: A systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 16(3), 603-608. | 2018 |
| Christian, R., & Palokas, M. Systematic review methodology in graduate nursing education. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 16(3), 587-588. | 2018 |
| Starnes, E.A., & Palokas, M. Nurse initiated protocols for spontaneous breathing trials in the adult intensive care unit patient: A scoping review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 15(10), 2421-2426 | 2017 |
| Kirkendall, N.C., & Palokas, M. Behavioral and/or pharmacological interventions for managing sleep disturbances in children with an autism spectrum disorder: An umbrella review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 15(10), 2495-2501 | 2017 |
| Andries, C., & Palokas, M. The effectiveness of interstage home monitoring on healthcare outcomes in infants with hypoplastic left heart syndrome: A systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 15(10), 2502-2506 | 2017 |
| Ryals, M. K., & Palokas, M. Pediatric post-anesthesia care unit discharge criteria: A scoping review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 15(8), 2033-2039 | 2017 |
| Palokas, J.M., Northington, L., Wilkerson, R.R., & Boss, B.J. An interactive evaluation of patient/family centered rounds on pediatric inpatient units. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 30(4), e9-e15. | 2015 |
| Palokas JM, Northington L, Wilkerson RR, Boss BJ, An Interactive Evaluation of Patient/Family Centered Rounds on Pediatric Inpatient Units. Journal of pediatric nursing, 2015 Jul-Aug;30(4):e9-e15 | |
Abstracts | |
| Palokas, J.M. Caring between a nurse and a child in an acute care oncology setting: Nursing situation. In C.D. Barry, S.C. Gordon, & B.M. King Nursing Case Studies in Caring (pp. 117-119). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company. | 2015 |
| Christian, R., & Palokas, M. Forward together: An evidence-based practice partnership. Abstracts accepted for the 27th Cochrane Colloquium, London, UK. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2023 (1 Supp 1):36726. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD202301 | |
Book Chapter | |
| Barry, C., King, B., and Gordon, S. Nursing Case Studies in Caring Across the Spectrum Springer Publishing New York 2014 | |
Presentations
| Poster Presentation, Education and training requirements for healthcare professionals caring for patients with a peripheral intravenous catheter in a trauma/trauma surgery unit: A best practice implementation project., University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS | 04/2025 |
| Poster Presentation, Empowering nursing students through evidence-based study strategies., University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS | 04/2025 |
| Platform Presentations, “Empowering nurses to engage in evidence-based practice: Creation of the CLUB.”, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS | 04/2025 |
| Poster Presentation, Post-discharge telephone follow-up among ischemic stroke survivors at a comprehensive stroke center in the southeastern United States: A best practice implementation project., University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS | 04/2025 |
| Poster Presentation, Statin prescribing for eligible adult HIV patients in an outpatient specialty clinic: A best practice implementation project., University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS | 04/2025 |
| Poster Presentation, Dehydration prevention in nursing home residents in rural Mississippi: A best practice implementation project., University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS | 04/2025 |
| Poster Presentation, “Improving the insurance pre-authorization process for adult cardiac cath lab procedures at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.”, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS | 04/2025 |
| Platform Presentations, “Empowering nursing students through evidence-based study strategies.” The National Consortium for Nursing Academic Coaches (NCNAC) Annual Compass Conference., The National Consortium for Nursing Academic Coaches (NCNAC) Annual Compass Conference, Auburn, AL | 03/2025 |
| Platform Presentations, “Reimagining the DNP project: Integration of the JBI Evidence Implementation Program into a DNP Program curriculum.”, American Association of Colleges of Nursing 2025 Doctoral Education Conference, San Diego, CA | 2025 |
| Platform Presentations, “Integration of the JBI Evidence Implementation Program into a Doctor of Nursing Practice program curriculum.”, Implementation Science and Synthesis Network of the Americas, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | 10/2024 |
| Poster Presentation, “Integration of the JBI Evidence Implementation Program into a Doctor of Nursing Practice program curriculum: An Educational Initiative.”, Global Evidence Summit, Prague, Czech Republic | 09/2024 |
| Poster Presentation, “Supporting contemporary practice through integration of the JBI Evidence Implementation Program into a DNP curriculum.”, Region 8 Sigma Conference, Jackson, MS | 09/2024 |
| Poster Presentation, “Patient hand hygiene in a residential aged care facility: A best practice implementation project.”, 2024 University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day, Jackson, MS | 04/2024 |
| Poster Presentation, An Interactive Evaluation of Patient/Family Centered Rounds on Pediatric Inpatient Units, Sigma Theat Tau, Indianapolis, Indiana | 09/2014 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Academy for Excellence in Education, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2022 |
| Dean’s Emerging Academic Leadership (D.E.A.L.) Program, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2020 |
| American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Novice Faculty Excellence in Didactic Teaching Award, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2020 |
| Full Graduate Faculty/School of Graduate Studies, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2018 |
| Norman C. Nelson Order of Teaching Excellence, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2017 |
| Janet Y. Harris Nursing Scholarship, UMMC School of Nursing | 2014 |
| Sigma Theta Tau International/Theta Beta Chapter, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2013 |
| Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, University Mississippi Medical Center | 2013 |
| Nursing Leader of the Year/Nurse Excellence Award, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2009 |
| Leadership in Advanced Management Principles (LAMP) Graduate, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2009 |
| CNEO Circle of Excellence, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2008 |
| Cum Laude Graduate, University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing | 2007 |
| Centennial Scholarship/Dean's List, President's List, Mississippi University for Women | 2002 |
| Cum Laude Graduate, Mississippi University for Women | 2002 |
| Whitehead Nursing Scholarship, Mississippi Nursing University for Women | 2001 |
| Zeta Rho Scholarship, Mississippi University for Women | 2001 |
Professional Membership and Service
| Phi Kappa Phi, Member | 2013 - Present |
| Sigma Theta Tau, Member | 2013 - Present |
| Mississippi Nurses' Association, Member | 2008 - Present |
Committee Service
| Nursing Communication Quality Improvement Team, Chair | 2016 - 2016 |
| Needlestick Committee for Employee Safety, Member | 2014 - 2016 |
| MEDICAL CENTER-ETHICS ADVISORY, Member | 2014 - Present |
| Pediatric Nurse Residency Advisory Council, Member | 2014 - 2015 |
| MEDICAL CENTER-INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD 1, Member | 2014 - 2015 |
| Provision of Care Team, Co-Chair | 2014 - 2016 |
| Patient Care Value Analysis, Chair | 2014 - 2016 |
| Pediatric Quality Board, Member | 2013 - 2015 |
| Children's Length of Stay Committee, Member | 2013 - 2016 |
| Pediatric Heart Center Advisory Board, Member | 2013 - 2016 |
| THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS AND CLINICS-INFECTION PREVENTION, Member | 2013 - 2016 |
| Shared Governance Results Council, Member | 2013 - 2016 |
| Life Safety Committee, Member | 2012 - 2016 |
| Accreditation Compliance Team, Member | 2011 - 2016 |
| UMMC Quality Board, Member | 2010 - 2013 |
| Human Resource Committee, Member | 2008 - 2009 |
| Batson Blood Drive Committee, Member | 2008 - 2011 |
| Shared Governance Events and Recognition Sub-council, Member | 2008 - 2012 |
| UMMC Pain Committee, Member | 2008 - 2016 |
| Food and Nutrition Task Force, Task Force Member | 2008 - 2016 |
| Batson Practice and Standards Council, Chair | 2008 - 2016 |
| Nursing Administrative Practice and Standards Council, Chair | 2008 - 2016 |
| Hospital Practice and Standards Council, Member | 2007 - 2016 |