- Autism, neurodiversity, and developmental disabilities
- Health equity for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Neurodiversity-affirming healthcare practices and student education
- Pediatric-to-adult healthcare transition
- Disability competence in healthcare education
- Interprofessional education and workforce development
- Community-engaged and inclusive health initiatives
- Developmental disability nursing leadership and advocacy
Jane Tobias, DNP, MSN, CRNP, CPNP-PC, FAAN
Associate Professor
Associate Director of Education, Jefferson Center for Autism and Neurodiversity, Jefferson Health
Contact Information
Associate Professor
Associate Director of Education, Jefferson Center for Autism and Neurodiversity, Jefferson Health
Research & Clinical Interests
Education
- DNP, Thomas Jefferson University (2018)
- MSN, Gwynedd Mercy College (1999)
Most Recent Peer-Reviewed Publications
- From Participants to Partners: Elevating Youth and Family Voices in Health Research
- Using Mortality and Morbidity Conferences in Advanced Practice Nurse Education to Enhance Student Self-Efficacy
- Creation of a Novel Virtual Reality Simulation to Increase Nursing Skills in Management of Workplace Violence
- Interprofessional Simulation Learning Using Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Counseling Students
- ADHD and Autism in Adolescents
Licensure
- Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Certifications
- Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Basic Life Support
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry
- Developmental Disabilities Nursing Association
- Eastern Nursing Research Society
- American Academy of Nursing
- American Nurses Association
- National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties
- American Association of College of Nurses
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- National League for Nursing
- National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Selected AWARDS & HONORS
- 2026, 2025, Provost Team Award for Interdisciplinary Education, Thomas Jefferson University
- 2025, Fellow, American Academy of Nursing
- 2021, Golisano Fellow, Developmental Disability Nursing
- 2019, Sigma Theta Tau International Research Award, Delta Rho Chapter
- 2019, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs SIG award for Excellence in Doctoral Projects