Dr. Janet Jowitt has 28 years of nursing experience with expertise in geriatric and correctional nursing care. She is inaugural faculty in the UNTHSC College of Nursing after serving as an Assistant Professor at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine for six years. She received her DHA from University of Phoenix in 2008. She has dual Masters' degrees. She received her MSN from University of Texas at Arlington in 2020 and her Master's in Healthcare Management/Administration from California State University Bakersfield.  She is board certified in Adult/Geriatric Primary Care as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Dr. Jowitt is dedicated to building strong team foundations, education, and high quality, safe healthcare delivery. She has a passion for older adults and correctional health and continues to share her expertise through education and clinical practice.