Dana Merk

College of Science and HealthSchool of NursingFacultyFull Time
DegreesDana Merk, MSN, RNC-OB, C-ONQS, C-EFM, CBC
Contact
dana.merk@depaul.edu(773) 325-1181
Office
990 W. Fullerton, room 3001

BIO

Specialization and Interests​

  • High Risk Obstetrics
  • Ethical Hospital Practices in Adoption
  • Racial Health Disparities
  • Birth Equity
  • Maternal Opioid Use
  • Public Health
  • Maternal-Child Health Promotion
  • Social Determinants of Health
  • Healthcare Policy
  • Advanced training in Perinatal Mental Health​

Certifications

  • ​​​​Certified Breastfeeding Counselor
  • Board certified in Inpatient Obstetrics, Electronic Fetal Monitoring, and Obstetric and Neonatal Quality and Safety

Professional Affiliations

  • Postpartum Support International
  • American Nurses Association
  • National League for Nursing
  • Sigma Theta Tau International
  • Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses -AWHONN
  • Member of Congresswoman Lauren Underwood's 117th Congressional Healthcare Advisory Council