
Michele
Dodds,
DNP, APRN, BC-FNP
Assistant Professor
Cedarville University
Dr. Michele Dodds is an assistant professor in the School of Nursing at Cedarvillle University. She has 30 years of nursing in experinece in community health, 25 years as a family nurse practititioner and currently continuing advanced practice in Occupational Health at Highland District Hospital. She has strong interest in global health, interprofessional education, and service learning. She is celebrating 31 years of marriage to her husband Chris and blessed with two daughters, Shelby and Courtney. She enjoys singing and playing the piano at church and has a goal of hiking all the national parks.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
BackgroundInterprofessional educational activities enhance collaboration, role comprehension, and quality of care. Developing interprofessional values and interpersonal skills is crucial for navigating healthcare challenges. However, understanding the roles and expertise of various professionals can be difficult (Zenani et al., 2023). Strengthening interprofessional knowledge and fostering sustainable working relationships improves patient outcomes and overall care quality (Isibel et al., 2018). Research shows that such activities significantly enhance attitudes, respect, and knowledge among…