Mary Lou Manning, PhD, CRNP, CIC, FAPIC, FSHEA, FNAP, FAAN
Professor
Director, Center for Infection Prevention and Antibiotic Stewardship
Senior Associate to the Dean for Strategic Initiatives

Contact
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Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-503-6354
215-503-0376 fax
Mary Lou Manning, PhD, CRNP, CIC, FAPIC, FSHEA, FNAP, FAAN
Professor
Director, Center for Infection Prevention and Antibiotic Stewardship
Senior Associate to the Dean for Strategic Initiatives
Research & Clinical Interests
Infection Prevention and Control
Antibiotic Resistance
Antibiotic Stewardship
Nursing Leadership
Curriculum Design and Evaluation
Education
PhD, Temple University, Health Education (1996)
Post-Master's Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Widener University (1986)
MSN, University of Pennsylvania (1981)
BSN, University of Pennsylvania (1978)
Publications
- Aligning the Post Master's DNP with the 2021 AACN Essentials
- Nurse engagement in antibiotic time-outs: The collaborative process of leveraging design to disseminate research findings
- Advancing Antibiotic Stewardship Nursing Practice Through Standardized Education: A Pilot Study
- Effect of a virtual simulated participant experience on antibiotic stewardship knowledge among pre-licensure baccalaureate nursing students: A pilot study
- Racial and ethnic differences in vaccine hesitancy Among registered nurses in New Jersey: A cross-sectional survey
Certification
Infection Prevention and Control Certification via Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc, #102986 Expires 12/2025
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Nursing: Fellow; Expert Panel on Emerging Infectious Diseases
American Nurses Association (ANA)
American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE)
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC): Past President 2015
Sigma Theta Tau (STT)
Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)
Funded Research
Association for Professional in Infection Control and Epidemiology, 2023-2025
Establishing an Academic-Practice Partnership to Advance Infection Prevention Baccalaureate Nursing Education and Practice
Role: PI
Jefferson & Nemours Pediatric Award for Clinical Research, 2023-2024
Penicillin Allergy De-labeling in Children: Perspectives of Patients and Primary Care Providers
Role: Co-I
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2022-2025
Prevention of Infections through Appropriate Staffing (PITAS) Study R01
Role: Co-I
Jefferson CDFNL Pedagogy Grant, Thomas Jefferson University, 2022-2023
Taking Antibiotic Stewardship Education to the Next Level
Role: PI
Jefferson College of Nursing, Stratton Foundation Pilot Grant For Health Services Research, 2020
Nurses Advancing the Safe and Responsible Use of Antibiotics in Surgical Intensive Care and Oncology Units
Role: Co-PI
Jefferson College of Nursing, Stratton Foundation Pilot Grant For Health Services Research, 2020
Baccalaureate Nursing Students’ Knowledge of Antibiotic Resistant Infections and Antibiotic Stewardship Before and After a Standardized Patient Educational Encounter
Role: Co-I
Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson College of Nursing Seed Grant, 2018-2019
Bedside Nurses’ Role in Antibiotic Stewardship in Acute Care Hospitals: A Qualitative Study of Nurse Executive Perspectives
Role: Co-PI
Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson College of Nursing Seed Grant, 2015-2016
Infection Prevention and Control in Ambulatory Care Settings: A Pilot Study
Role: Co-PI
Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson School of Health Professions, Jefferson School of Nursing, Jefferson School of Pharmacy Research Fund, 2010-2011
Knowledge and Attitudes of Nurse Executives Regarding the Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree
Role: PI
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, 2011
Handwashing for Children and Young Adults Having Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Role: PI
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Executive Nurse Fellows Alumni Association, 2008
Childhood Obesity Prevention and Related Social Action in the Curriculums of an Urban University
Role: PI
Awards & Honors
2023 Heroes in Implementation Research Scholars award. Association for Professional in Infection Control and Epidemiology
2020 Provost Award for Service to the Profession. Thomas Jefferson University
2019 Carole DeMille Achievement Award. Association for Professional in Infection Control and Epidemiology
2019 Invited guest, Night Celebrating Global Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Fighters, United Nations General Assembly, New York City
2018 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching. Thomas Jefferson University
2018 Distinguished Scientist Award. Association for Professional in Infection Control and Epidemiology
2017 Fellow, Association for Professional in Infection Control and Epidemiology (FAPIC)
2015 Advanced Practice Infection Preventionist Award. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.
2015 Excellence in Teaching Award, Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, Jefferson College of Nursing
2015 Invited participant, White House Forum on Antibiotic Stewardship, Washington DC
2015 Dean’s Faculty Achievement Award. Jefferson School of Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University
2015 Named to “50 Experts Leading the Field of Patient Safety” by Becker’s Hospital Review
2014 Distinguished Fellowship in the National Academies of Practice (FNAP) and the Nursing Academy as a Distinguished Practitioner & Fellow
2014 Scholarly Achievement Award. Jefferson School of Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University
2014 Invited faculty. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for CDC Safety Training for Healthcare Workers Going to West Africa in Response to Ebola Outbreak, Anniston, AL
2014 Invited member. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Rapid Ebola Preparedness Assessment Team, Philadelphia
2013 Invited expert. World Health Organization (WHO), WHO Roundtable on Antimicrobial Resistance in Europe and in Estonia, Tallinn, Estonia.
2013 Fellow, American Academy of Nursing (FAAN)
2005 Fellow, Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)
2003 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Executive Nurse Fellowship (2003-2006)