Johnna C. Riddick
Assistant Professor-Education
Department:
SON-Instruction School Nursing
Email:
jcriddick@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-6331
Education
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, DNP, Nursing | 2024 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, MSN, Nursing Education | 2019 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, BSN, Nursing | 2014 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Credentialed Trainer, Epic | |
| Certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor, American Heart Association | |
| Certification, Basic Life Support Instructor, American Heart Association | |
| Certification, Certified Pediatric Nurse | 02/2019 |
| Licensure, Registered Nurse | 12/2020 |
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Nursing | 07/2024 - 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 | 07/2021 - 07/2024 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| McGraw, S., McBride, M., & Riddick, J. Pediatric podcasts: A modern tool in a traditional BSN curriculum. Nursing Education Perspectives. [accepted for publication 9/29/25] | |
| Morgan, D.D., Hargett, J.L., McBride, M.M., Princiotta, A.L., Riddick, J.C., & Tullos, S.T. Be the qualitative researcher: A team-based, active learning strategy. Nursing Education Perspectives. | |
| Riddick, J. Enhancing the community through education projects. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 19(1). | |
| Riddick, J., Davis, J., & Palokas, M. Preventing aggression in a general pediatric inpatient unit: A best practice implementation project. JBI Evidence Implementation. | |
| Tullos, S. & Riddick, J. Party mode: Teaching epidemiology through active learning. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 20(4). | |
Book Chapter | |
| Riddick, J. ATI Engage Pharmacology RN. Muscle Relaxants and Antispasmodics. Engage Pharmacology. Muscle Relaxants and Antispasmodics. Assessment Technologies Institute. | |
Presentations
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Preventing aggression in a pediatric inpatient unit: A best practice implementation project., Sigma, Indianapolis, Indiana | 11/2025 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Podcasting in Pediatrics: Engaging Students through Faculty-Led Conversations, Sigma, Indianapolis, IN | 11/2025 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Preventing aggression in a pediatric inpatient unit: A best practice implementation project., Creating Healthy Work Environments, Sigma, Phoeniz, AZ | 03/2025 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Preventing aggression in a pediatric inpatient unit: A best practice implementation project., Mississippi Nurses Association, Biloxi, MS | 10/2024 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Preventing aggression in a pediatric inpatient unit: A best practice implementation project., Sigma Theta Tau Regional Convention, Jackson, MS | 09/2024 |
| Poster Presentation, A windshield survey: Preparing future nurses for practice in diverse populations., Sigma Theta Tau Regional Convention, Jackson, MS | 09/2024 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, A windshield survey: Preparing future nurses for practice in diverse populations., Mississippi Nurses Association, Biloxi, MS | 10/2023 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi | 2025 |
| Dean's Emerging Academic Leader Fellowship Member, UMMC School of Nursing | 2025 |
| Early Career Achievement Award, UMMC School of Nursing | 2024 |
| Dr. Janette McCrory DNP Scholarship, UMMC School of Nursing | 2023 |
| 5 year service recognition | 2018 |
| UMMC School of Nursing Ambassador | 2013 |
| Daisy Award nominations | |
| Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society | |
| National Society of Collegiate Scholars |
Professional Membership and Service
| Sigma Theta Tau, Theta Beta Chapter, Member | 2024 - 2025 |
| Mississippi Association of Student Nurses, Member | 2012 - 2014 |
| Society of Collegiate Scholars, Member | 2010 - 2014 |
Committee Service
| School of Nursing Faculty Development Committee, Member | 2025 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF NURSING-UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS AND PROGRESSION, Chair | 2024 - 2025 |
| School of Nursing Alumni Board, Member | 2023 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF NURSING-GRADUATE ADMISSIONS AND PROGRESSION, Member | 2023 - 2025 |
| School of Nursing Awards and Recognition Committee, Member | 2023 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF NURSING-UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS AND PROGRESSION, Member | 2023 - 2025 |
| Nursing Practice and Standards Committee, Member | 2022 - Present |
| Epic MyChart Bedside Operational Strategy Team, Member | 2020 - 2020 |
| Children's Pressure Injury Team, Member | 2019 - 2021 |
| Batson Practice and Standards Subcouncil, Member | |
| Professional Development Program Subcouncil, Member | |
| Code 13 Committee, Member | |
| Institutional Standardized Order Set Committee, Member |
Community Service
| Junior Auxiliary of Vicksburg Buddies, Co-Chair | 05/2024 - 04/2025 |
| Sanderson Farms Golf Tournament First Aid, Volunteer | 10/2023 - Present |
| Annual Flu Vaccines, RN | 10/2023 - Present |
| Laces for Love, Chair | 08/2023 - 04/2024 |
| Camp Silvercloud, Co-Chair | 05/2023 - 08/2023 |
| Rolling Fork, MS Tornado Relief, Volunteer Coordinator | 03/2023 - 04/2023 |
| Junior Auxiliary of Vicksburg, Member | 10/2022 - Present |
| Warren County Children's Shelter, Volunteer | 10/2022 - Present |
| Central MS Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk, Volunteer | 10/2021 - Present |
| MS State Department of Health, Warren County Covid-19 Vaccines, RN Volunteer | 02/2021 - 08/2021 |
| Friends of Children's Hospital, Over the Edge, Edger and Fundraiser | |
| Miss Mississippi Pageant volunteer | |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Bowl for Breath volunteer | |
| Juvenile Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi volunteer | |
| Ronald McDonald House meal service volunteer |
Teaching Experience
| N427, Nursing, Clinical/Practicum, Clinical Coordinator, Child-Adolescent Nursing | Spring 2025-2026 |
| N302, Nursing, Lab, Health Assessment Throughout the Lifespan | Summer 2025-2026 |
| N439, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, Population-Based Nursing | Fall 2025-2026 |
| N426, Nursing, Clinical/Practicum, Clinical Faculty, Maternal-Newborn Nursing | Fall 2025-2026 |
| N449, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, Nursing Healthcare in Management Systems | Spring 2025-2026 |
| N449, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, Nursing Healthcare in Management Systems | Spring 2024-2025 |
| N427, Nursing, Clinical/Practicum, Clinical Coordinator & Didactic Teaching, Child-Adolescent Nursing | Spring 2024-2025 |
| N439, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, Population-Based Nursing | Fall 2024-2025 |
| N426, Nursing, Clinical/Practicum, Maternal-Newborn Nursing | Fall 2024-2025 |
| N302, Nursing, Lab, Health Assessment Throughout the Lifespan | Summer 2024-2025 |
| N449, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, Nursing Healthcare in Management Systems | Spring 2023-2024 |
| N427, Nursing, Clinical/Practicum, Clinical Coordinator & Didactic Teaching, Child-Adolescent Nursing | Spring 2023-2024 |
| N439, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, Population-Based Nursing | Fall 2023-2024 |
| N426, Nursing, Clinical/Practicum, Clinical Faculty, Maternal-Newborn Nursing | Fall 2023-2024 |
| N302, Nursing, Lab, Health Assessment Throughout the Lifespan | Summer 2023-2024 |
| N435, Nursing, Clinical/Practicum, Clinical Faculty, Nursing Synthesis & Practicum | Spring 2022-2023 |
| N427, Nursing, Clinical/Practicum, Clinical Coordinator & Didactic Teaching, Child-Adolescent Nursing | Spring 2022-2023 |
| N439, Nursing, Course, Course Coordinator, Population-Based Nursing | Fall 2022-2023 |
| N426, Nursing, Clinical/Practicum, Clinical Faculty, Maternal-Newborn Nursing | Fall 2022-2023 |
| N302, Nursing, Lab, Health Assessment Throughout the Lifespan | Summer 2022-2023 |
| N439, Nursing, Course, Didactic & Clinical Faculty, Population-Based Nursing | Fall 2021-2022 |
| N426, Nursing, Clinical/Practicum, Clinical Faculty, Maternal-Newborn Nursing | Fall 2021-2022 |
| N482, Nursing, Course, Lecturer, Nursing Seminar | Spring 2021-2022 |
| N435, Nursing, Clinical/Practicum, Clinical Faculty, Nursing Synthesis & Practicum | Spring 2021-2022 |
| N427, Nursing, Clinical/Practicum, Clinical Faculty, Child-Adolescent Nursing | Spring 2021-2022 |
Directed Student Learning
| Preceptor, Advised: Ryan Hardin | 2025 - 2025 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Elise Lawler | 2024 - 2024 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Callie Spell | 2024 - 2024 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Callie Spell | 2023 - 2023 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Michael Jones | 2023 - 2023 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Beth Pepper | 2021 - 2021 |