The University of Rhode Island College of Nursing welcomes Assistant Professor Jordon Bosse to the college for the start of the fall 2023 semester. Learn about one of the College’s newest professors:

Education: Ph.D., Nursing, University of Massachusetts; MSN, Nursing Education, St. Joseph’s College of Maine; BSN, University of Southern Maine, BA, Individualized Studies, Goddard College, Plainville, VT.

Recent Experience: Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, Northeastern University; Program Director of Research and Education, Boulder Care, Inc. (a telehealth company delivering virtual, interdisciplinary treatment for opioid use disorder); Summer Camp Nurse, Camp Aranu’tiq of Harbor Camps, for gender diverse young people ages 7-17.

Teaching Focus: My approach to teaching is largely informed by my experience in a self-directed bachelor’s program rooted in experiential learning and adult learning principles. I see us on a journey together. I use interactive lectures and learning activities. I work with learners to create a brave, inclusive learning environment where everyone can show up to class as their whole selves. I have taught in clinical settings, simulation lab, and undergraduate and graduate classrooms.

Research Focus: My research is focused on improving the mental health and wellbeing of vulnerable and marginalized populations by identifying modifiable risk and protective factors. My work has primarily centered on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and asexual (LGBTQA+) young adults in the contexts of family relationships and minority stress. Secondarily, I’m interested in the workplace and healthcare experiences of LGBTQA+ nurses and clients, and increasing the collection of sexual orientation and gender identity data in all clinical and research settings.