- 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
Contact Information
Associate Professor
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