UMSON Names Davis Director of Doctor of Nursing Practice Post-Master’s Option

Baltimore, Md. - The University of Maryland School of Nursing has named Gerrin Davis, DNP, MBA, CNE, CRNP, assistant professor, the director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Post-Master’s option.

As the director of the DNP Post-Master’s option, Davis will work in conjunction with the associate dean for and senior director of the DNP program to lead the administrative and academic aspects of the option, with an emphasis on curricular leadership and faculty guidance to ensure that all standards related to the program are maintained.

“Dr. Davis’ commitment to both academic rigor and compassionate care makes her a well-rounded leader in the nursing profession, and we look forward to her leadership in advancing the Post-Master’s DNP option,” said Shannon Idzik, DNP ’10, MS’03, ANP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, professor and associate dean for the DNP program.

Davis brings more than seven years of teaching experience in undergraduate and doctoral programs to the position. She is committed to shaping the next generation of nurses by blending clinical expertise with academic instruction and emphasizing a patient-centered approach that bridges theory with hands-on application.

A skilled family nurse practitioner, Davis practices clinically at a local federally qualified health care center and has more than a decade of experience in family medicine, infectious disease, and urgent care. Her research centers on infectious diseases and the integration of artificial intelligence into nursing education, aiming to improve patient outcomes through innovation. Since 2021, Davis has been a Certified Nurse Educator through the National League for Nursing. She serves as the health policy expert for the Health Law Section of the American Bar Association and received a Conway Scholarship from the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, a recognition of her academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to nursing. In 2023, she was selected as a Fellow in UMSON’s Nurse Leadership Institute.

Davis earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northeastern University in Boston; her Master of Science in Nursing from George Washington University in Washington, D.C.; and her DNP from the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing in Baltimore. She further broadened her expertise with an MBA from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business.

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The University of Maryland School of Nursing, founded in 1889, is one of the oldest and largest nursing schools in the nation and is ranked among the top nursing schools nationwide. Enrolling nearly 2,000 students in its baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral programs, the School develops leaders who shape the profession of nursing and impact the health care environment.