Amber Santos, DNP, MBA, RN, CNE
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Director of Innovation and Immersive Learning
Email address asantos1@ju.edu
Telephone number (904) 256-7904
Office location KSON 204
Time By appointment
Downloadable resume or CV CV
Areas of Specialization
Pediatrics
Education
- DNP, Jacksonville University
- MSN, Jacksonville University
- MBA, Jacksonville University
- BSN, Jacksonville University
Professional Information
Amber Santos is a distinguished nursing professional with over two decades of experience spanning pediatric care, research, leadership, and academia. Amber obtained her Master of Science of Nursing (MSN), Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at Jacksonville University. Beginning her career in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, she later transitioned to research, focusing on pulmonary and hematology/oncology care. Currently, she serves as an Assistant Professor and Director of Innovation and Immersive Learning at Jacksonville University's Keigwin School of Nursing. As a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), Amber's primary focus and passion lies in immersive learning, which she believes is key to enhancing student engagement, developing clinical judgment, and facilitating a smooth transition to practice for nursing students. Her commitment to advancing the nursing profession is evident through active involvement in professional organizations, including the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), the First Coast Affiliate of the ANPD (FC-ANPD), the Society for Nurse Scientists, Innovators, Entrepreneurs & Leaders (SONIEL), and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.