Clinical Assistant Professor
Department
Department of Health Behavior and Clinical Sciences
Contact
University of Michigan School of Nursing
400 North Ingalls Building
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5482
Interests
Pediatric nursing care
Asthma management and education
Allergy diagnosis, prevention and treatment
Mental health and wellness
Dr. Jessica Baird, DNP, FNP-BC, is a family nurse practitioner with expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of allergy and asthma across the lifespan. Her clinical practice is grounded in evidence-based care, with a strong emphasis on patient education, health promotion, shared decision-making, and chronic disease management. Dr. Baird has extensive experience in pediatric critical care and primary care, with particular focus on empowering patients and families through active listening, collaboration, and individualized care planning. She specializes in providing comprehensive ambulatory care management, medication education, preventive health strategies, and chronic condition self-management support. Dr. Baird’s professional interests center on enhancing patient outcomes through education, advocacy, and evidence-based clinical practice, with a commitment to fostering long-term health.
Teaching
Dr. Jessica Baird, DNP, FNP-BC, serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing, specializing in undergraduate clinical education. She brings extensive clinical expertise as a practicing family nurse practitioner with a focus on allergy and asthma management. Dr. Baird teaches across multiple core courses, including Introduction to Clinical Practice, Therapeutic Nursing Care, Care of the Family: Infants, Children, and Adolescents, and serves as the Senior Medical-Surgical Specialty Lead. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and the integration of clinical reasoning skills through problem-based learning, case studies, and simulation. Dr. Baird is committed to fostering individualized, supportive learning environments that promote professional growth, clinical excellence, and lifelong learning, aligning with the University of Michigan School of Nursing’s leadership in advancing nursing education.
Affilliations/Service
Member, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), 2022-present
Member, Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners (MICNP), 2021-present
Education
DNP, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 2023
BSN, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 2016
Publications Highlights
Kuzma, E. K., Ammerman, B., Lee, V., & Baird, J. (2024). Re-Envisioning youth sexual healthcare: Supporting sex positivity in a digital world. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 38(3), 310-322. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2023.11.009.