Dana Jacobson, M.S.N., A.R.N.P.

Lecturer of Nursing

Dana Jacobson is a Lecturer of Nursing in the MSN and DNP programs at Gonzaga University. She is board certified as a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner with experience in primary care and internal medicine. Dana maintains her current clinical practice...

Dana Jacobson

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Education & Curriculum Vitae

M.S.N., Seattle University

B.S.N., Seattle University

B.A., Organizational Management, Whitworth University

Courses Taught

N654: Primary Care: Adult/Geriatric II

N664P: Primary Care Practicum: Adult/Geriatric II

N665P: Primary Care Practicum: Adult/Geriatric III

N671: Care of the Frail Elder

N524: Advanced Pharmacology

N523: Advanced Pathophysiology

N563: Evidenced Based Practice for Quality and Safety


Dana Jacobson is a Lecturer of Nursing in the MSN and DNP programs at Gonzaga University. She is board certified as a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner with experience in primary care and internal medicine. Dana maintains her current clinical practice in the area of hospice and palliative care. Areas of clinical interest include chronic disease management and care of frail elders in home settings.

Dana’s teaching philosophy is grounded in Ignatian Pedagogy which aligns closely with the Nursing Process. Dana endeavors to inspire and educate future nurse practitioners by creating inclusive, collaborative learning environments and modeling compassionate, evidenced based patient care.