Overview
Jillian Costa has extensive experience in nursing instruction and clinical placement, and as a practicing RN and nurse practitioner (NP). In addition, she is currently enrolled in Bouve’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program. She has practiced in multiple settings, including inpatient med/surg, the ICU, and outpatient clinics.
After serving for fifteen years as a clinical instructor in nursing at Salem State University and Regis, Simmons, and Endicott Colleges, Jillian began her clinical placement career at Regis College. From there she moved to Merrimack College, where she grew their clinical program in nursing over the course of five years.
In 2006 Jillian began working at Boston Children’s Hospital as an RN, and currently serves as a pediatric nurse practitioner (NP) in the liver transplant department.
Jillian very much enjoys working with students in Bouve’s Clinical Placement Office, and with her pediatric transplant patients.
Research Interests
Transplant, vaccinations, liver, pediatrics
