Carnel C. Jackson, DNP, FNP-BC, RN, is an assistant professor in the School of Nursing at SUNY Brockport and the co-owner of Jackson’s Health of Rochester, New York. Dr. Jackson practiced as an inpatient internist in the Hospital Medicine and Solid Oncology and Hematology specialties for several years prior to opening Jackson’s Health. Through his years practicing as a registered nurse and nurse practitioner, he mastered the integration of evidence-based practice and person-centered care to optimize patient outcomes. He regularly hosts community educational sessions to increase awareness of preventive health screenings and other topics, such as sexual health and awareness, cardiovascular disease, and men’s mental health. He has partnered with organizations such as the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Rochester Black Nursing Association, Men of Color Health Awareness Project (MOCHA), Trillium Health Center, Action for a Better Community, Common Ground Health, Forward Leading IPA (FLIPA), Outloud Sports, and more. These partnerships continue to increase access to equitable physical, mental, and general healthcare for those in both rural and urban regional communities. He currently teaches Advanced Health Assessment, Outcome Evaluation, Organizational Leadership and Finance, Health Policy, FNP Clinical Practicum III, and Advanced Clinical Practice Populations and Systems I & II. He is a community preceptor for FNP and AGPCNP students from SUNY Brockport, Utica University, University of Rochester, and St. John Fisher University. Prior to teaching at Brockport, Dr. Jackson instructed courses at the University of Rochester, University at Buffalo, and St. John Fisher University. He has truly found his home at SUNY Brockport and is honored to be part of this project.
Dr. Jackson would like to thank his friends and family for their continued support. A special thank you to his twin brother, Dr. Corey Jackson, who is also part of this great publication.
