Ashley Thibodeau, DNP, CPNP-PC-PMHS, RN


Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Systems, Populations and Leadership
3349 NURS1

University of Michigan School of Nursing
400 North Ingalls Building
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5482

Telephone: (734) 647-8301

Interests

  • Pediatric complex conditions
  • Development and behavioral health
  • Palliative care
  • Quality improvement
  • Community health

Dr. Ashley Thibodeau is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing. Her areas of expertise in nursing have been centered around children with complex medical conditions. Dr. Thibodeau has worked as a nurse and nurse practitioner in inpatient and outpatient oncology and neurology settings. She has focused on increasing access to care for families in both primary care and specialty care through quality improvement projects. Establishing rapport with patient care and education Dr. Thibodeau enjoys working in multidisciplinary teams. She is working to expand these care models for patients and families with neurological conditions in her current practice. Using principles of palliative care and shared-decision making, Dr. Thibodeau continues to build relationships with families caring for children with complex medical conditions.

Teaching

Dr. Thibodeau is clinical faculty for the undergraduate program participating in pediatric didactic and clinical course instruction. Dr. Thibodeau is also interested in promoting alternative clinical rotations, such as community clinics, and mentoring students as they explore career and volunteer opportunities.  

Affiliations / Service

  • Member, Boldi (formerly Detroit Institute for Children) Programming Committee, 2023-present
  • Member, Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners, 2023-present
  • Member, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners (NAPNAP), 2015-present
  • Member, Sigma Theta Tau, Alpha Chi Chapter, 2011-present

Notable Awards / Honors

  • Seniors to Remember, BC News, 2012
  • Award, Recognition for Leadership and Volunteer Service, Boston College, 2012

Education

  • DNP, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 2017
  • BSN, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA 2012

Publication Highlights

  • Thibodeau, A. (2020). Parvovirus requiring blood transfusion. In A. Kline-Tilford & C. Haut (Eds). Cases in Pediatric Acute Care: Strengthening Clinical Decision Making. Wiley.

  • Weaver, J. J., Hallam, D. K., Chick, J. F. B., Vaidya, S., Shin, D. S., Natarajan, N., Rad, N., Reis, J., Koo, K. S. H., Shivaram, G. M., Thibodeau, A., Apkon, S., & Monroe, E. J. (2021). Transforaminal intrathecal delivery of nusinersen for older children and adults with spinal muscular atrophy and complex spinal anatomy: An analysis of 200 consecutive injections. Journal of NeuroInterventional Survey, 13(1), 75-78. 

  • Thibodeau, A. (2017). Oral health promotion in pediatric primary care [Poster presentation] National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners and [Podium presentation] Michigan Chapter Conference.

  • Thibodeau, A. & Frost, K. (2015, Oct. 6). Enhancing communication through RN change of shift bedside handoff to improve safety and satisfaction with care [Poster presentation]. University of Michigan Health System, Quality Month, Ann Arbor, MI, United States.

  • Thibodeau, A. (2012, Apr. 15). The value of an international clinical, through the eyes of undergraduate nursing students [Senior Honors Thesis & Poster presentation]. Boston College Nursing Research Day, Chestnut Hill, MA, United States.