Diana Jacobson

Emeritus Professor,

Academic Enterprise - Faculty

NHI-I 550 N. 3rd Street PHOENIX, AZ 85004-3020
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Long Bio

As the Pediatric Specialty Coordinator for the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Arizona State University College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Diana Jacobson has designed and been lead faculty for the graduate pediatric curriculum that incorporates both an interactive online format and also utilizes dynamic synchronous and non-synchronous delivery of educational content using the latest technologies.

She is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner with more than 25 years of primary care and community experience caring for infants, children, adolescents and their families. In her clinical work, and in response to the urgent current need of behavioral health care in children and adolescents, she has become an expert on developmental and behavioral health issues in the pediatric population. In order to address these specific population health needs, she is additionally certified as a Pediatric Mental Health Specialist. Professor Jacobson has worked closely with the local community and national partners to design and implement healthy lifestyle interventions in the primary care and school settings that include behavioral health skill building techniques. She developed and pilot tested the Healthy Choices Intervention Program, which focuses on improving both the mental and physical health of overweight and obese school-aged children and adolescents in both primary care settings and with vulnerable populations within the community.

Education

Ph.D. Arizona State University
Post-Master's Certificate: Pediatric Mental Health Specialist, Arizona State University
M.S. Nursing of Children and Families, Arizona State University
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
B.S. Nursing, University of Arizona

Curriculum Vitae

Publications

Melnyk, B. M., Jacobson, D., Kelly, S. A., Belyea, M. J., Shaibi, G. Q., Small, L., O’Haver, J. A., & Marsiglia, F. F. (2015). Twelve-month effects of the COPE Healthy Lifestyle TEEN Program on overweight and depressive symptoms in high school adolescents. Journal of School Health, 85(12), 861-870. DOI: 10.1111/josh.12342

Hickman, C., Jacobson, D., & Melnyk, B. M. (2015). Randomized controlled trial of the effects of a cognitive behavioral skills building intervention in adolescents with chronic daily headaches: A pilot. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 29(1), 5-16. DOI: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2014.05.001.

Kelly, S., Oswalt, K., Melnyk, B. M., Jacobson, D. (2015). Comparison of intervention fidelity between COPE TEEN and an attention control program in a randomized controlled trial. Health Education Research, 30(2), 233-247. DOI: 10.1093/her/cyu065.

O’Haver, J., Jacobson, D., Kelly, S., & Melnyk, B. M. (2014). Relationships among factors related to body mass index, healthy lifestyle beliefs and behaviors and mental health indicators for youth in a Title 1 school. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 28(3), 234-240. DOI: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2013.02.005.

Melnyk, B. M., Jacobson, D., Kelly, S., Belyea, M., Shaibi, G., Small, L., O’Haver, J., & Marsiglia, F. F. (2013). Promoting healthy lifestyles in high school adolescents: A randomized controlled trial. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 45(4), 407-415. DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2013.05.013.

Melnyk, B. M., Kelly, S., Jacobson, D., Belyea, M., Shaibi, G., Small, L., O’Haver, J., & Marsiglia, F. F. (2013). The COPE Healthy Lifestyles TEEN randomized controlled trial with culturally diverse high school adolescents: Baseline characteristics and methods. Contemporary Clinical Trials, 36(1), 41-53. DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2013.05.013.

Melnyk, B. M., Kelly, S., Jacobson, D., Shaibi, G., & Arcoleo, K. (2013). Improving physical activity, mental health outcomes and academic retention of college students with Freshman 5 to Thrive: COPE /Healthy Lifestyles. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. DOI: 10.1002/2327-6924.12037. [Epub ahead of print].

Jacobson, D. & Melnyk, B. M. (2012). A primary care Healthy Choices Intervention program for overweight and obese school-age children and their parents. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 26(2), 126-138. DOI: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2010.07.004

Research Activity

Jacobson,Diana L*. Pilot nutritional and physical activity data in homeless children. ASU-Mayo Seed Grant(6/27/2014 - 12/31/2015).
Jacobson,Diana L*. Cultural Relevance of the Healthy Choices Intervention Program. SIGMA THETA TAU(6/1/2013 - 5/31/2015).
Melnyk,Bernadette Mazurek*, Belyea,Michael John, Jacobson,Diana L, Marsiglia,Flavio, Mays,Mary Z, O'Haver,Judith, Shaibi,Gabriel, Small,Leigh. COPEHealthy Lifestyles for Teens: A School-Based RCT. HHS-NIH-NINR(9/30/2009 - 9/30/2014).

Courses

2022 Spring

Course Number	Course Title
DNP 602	Evaluating Research Practice
DNP 647	Complex Problems Pediatrics
DNP 648	Complex Chronic Peds Practicum
DNP 712	Clinical Residency&Management

2021 Fall

Course Number	Course Title
DNP 601	Theoretical Foundations
DNP 645	Common Problems Pediatrics
DNP 712	Clinical Residency&Management
DNP 646	Common Problems Peds Practicum

2021 Summer

Course Number	Course Title
DNP 643	Pediatric Well Child
DNP 644	Well Child Practicum
DNP 712	Clinical Residency&Management

Honors / Awards

June 2015. Selected as a 2015 Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP). New Orleans, Louisiana

August 2014. Nurse Practitioner Education Blog Named Top 25 Pediatric Nursing Professors in the United States http://www.nursepractitionerschools.com/blog/top-pediatric-nursing-professors

April 2013. Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Nurse Practitioner Educator of the Year Award. Orlando, Florida

August 2012. March of Dimes. Chamberlain College of Nursing Academic Educator Nurse of the Year Award. Phoenix, Arizona

May 2011. Evidence Based Practice Mentorship Immersion Program, Arizona State University College of Nursing & Health Innovation. Clinical Practice Award Winning Presentation: 1st Place. Phoenix, Arizona

April 2006. Western Institute of Nursing 39th Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference. Best Research & Innovation Poster Award. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Professional Associations

American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Children’s Action Alliance Arizona American Academy of Pediatrics Obesity and Food Insecurity Task Force Sigma Theta Tau International. Honor Society of Nursing. Beta Upsilon Chapter

Graduate Faculties / Mentoring History

I have mentored over 30 graduate nursing students in a variety of Doctor of Nursing Practice clinical practice projects as well as research studies with PhD students.

Service

Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy College of Nursing and Health Innovation Faculty Ambassador

Arizona State University College of Nursing and Health Innovation Interprofessional Education Project with A. T. Still University

Arizona State University College of Nursing & Health Innovation Standards Committee

Clinical Preceptor for Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students

Expertise Areas

Children - Teens - Families

Social and Emotional Development