68 faculty and 35 courses in Nursing at Creighton University.
- Amy A. Abbott, Professor h-index 14
Notable: “Venous oxygen levels during aerobic forearm exercise: An index of impaired oxidative metabolism in mitochondrial myopathy” (2001) · 90 citations
- Rebecca Ann Davis, Associate Professor h-index 13
Community-engaged health disparities, with themes in active aging, refugee health, spiritual dimensions of care, health communication and competency-based nursing education.. She currently teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Po
Notable: “AMPA receptor antibodies in limbic encephalitis alter synaptic receptor location” (2009) · 803 citations
- Katie E. Zander, Assistant Professor h-index 13
Notable: “Nursing case management: strategic management of cost and quality outcomes.” (1988) · 153 citations
- Julie A. Manz, Associate Dean, Graduate Nursing Programs h-index 11
Notable: “The Development of a Quantitative Evaluation Tool for Simulations in Nursing Education” (2008) · 125 citations
- Sarah Jo Ball, Associate Professor h-index 11
Clinical Simulation Labs Student Peer & Self Evaluation Interactive Classroom Teaching E-learning; Augmented Reality; Immersive Virtual Reality; Assessment;Self-Care Academic Appointments Department Nursing - Bachelors Position Associat
Notable: “Physicians Report Adopting Safer Opioid Prescribing Behaviors after Academic Detailing Intervention” (2018) · 46 citations
- Amanda Jolene Kirkpatrick, Associate Dean, Research and Innovation h-index 10
Palliative Care, Interprofessional Education, Distance Simulation Academic Appointments Department Nursing - Bachelors Position Professor Publications and Presentations Book, Chapter/Section Intentionally Interprofessional Palliative Care K
Notable: “Relationships among nursing student palliative care knowledge, experience, self-awareness, and performance: An end-of-life simulation study” (2018) · 93 citations
- Martha Todd, Professor h-index 9
Es on competency-based assessment in nursing education, interprofessional education, and health disparities. She co-developed the Creighton Competency Evaluation Instrument (C-CEI), a nationally and internationally recognized tool for asses
Notable: “Simulated Clinical Experience” (2006) · 168 citations
- Lorraine M. Rusch, Chair, Paramedicine h-index 9
Notable: “Caspase-Dependent Apoptosis by 2′,5′-Oligoadenylate Activation of RNase L Is Enhanced by IFN-β” (2000) · 87 citations
- Ann M. Laughlin, Professor h-index 9
Health Promotion with Vulnerable Populations Vitamin D status in Adolescent Females Relocation in The Elderly Population Academic Appointments Position Professor Publications and Presentations Book, Chapter/Section Public Health : Improving
- Lindsay M. Iverson, Professor h-index 9
Simulation, IPE, Acute and Critical Care Academic Appointments Position Professor Publications and Presentations General Zander Katie, Eno Cassie, Begley Kimberley, Ryan Haddad Ann, Benson-DeVries Lisa, Iverson Lindsay, Shin Julia, Peterson
Notable: “Development and Assessment of an Interprofessional Education Simulation to Promote Collaborative Learning and Practice” (2018) · 27 citations
- Misty M. Schwartz, Assistant Professor h-index 7
Notable: “Storytelling: A clinical application for undergraduate nursing students” (2006) · 59 citations
- Meghan R. Potthoff, Professor h-index 6
Pediatrics; Hospital Medicine; Palliative Care Academic Appointments Department Nursing - Doctorate Position Professor Publications and Presentations Book, Chapter/Section Maio Anna, Doll Joy D., Todd Martha, Haddad Ann Ryan, Paschal Karen
Notable: “Improved Outcomes Associated With Interprofessional Collaborative Practice” (2019) · 45 citations
- Christine Maureen Young, Assistant Professor h-index 5
Self-care for healthcare professionals, patient safety, and nursing education. Christine has authored several publications on topics like QSEN competencies and safe patient handling in nursing education, with articles published in t
Notable: “An evaluative study of clinical supervision based on Proctor’s three function interactive model” (1999) · 74 citations
- Theresa Jizba, Assistant Professor h-index 5
Primary palliative Advanced care planning Vascular access Academic Appointments Department Nursing - Doctorate Position Assistant Professor Publications and Presentations General Jizba Theresa, Ahmad Faran, Walters Ryan, Velagapudi M
Notable: “Outcomes of patients with loco-regionally recurrent or new primary squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck treated with curative intent reirradiation at Mayo Clinic” (2016) · 47 citations
- Elizabeth A. Flott, Associate Dean, Undergraduate Nursing Program h-index 4
Notable: “The clinical learning environment in nursing education: a concept analysis” (2015) · 417 citations
- Joely Tara Goodman, Faculty Chair, ABSN, Grand Island Campus h-index 4
Focus on innovative approaches to nursing education and healthcare delivery. Her work aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in nursing, contributing to the advancement of patient care and healthcare
Notable: “Writing Across the Curriculum: Reliability Testing of a Standardized Rubric” (2018) · 15 citations
- Shelly Luger, Board Membership, Graduate Board h-index 4
Leadership Development Academic Appointments Position Associate Professor Publications and Presentations Publications Journal for nurse practitioners Weikum Elizabeth A., Luger Shelly, Bredenkamp Nancy, Todd Martha, Design and Impleme
Notable: “Screening for and management of obesity in adults.” (2012) · 17 citations
- Margo Jean Minnich, Associate Professor h-index 3
Focus on innovative teaching strategies and student well-being, aiming to enhance both the academic experience and the holistic development of nursing students. Research Focus Vulnerable populations - refugee and homeless populations Schola
Notable: “Writing Across the Curriculum: Reliability Testing of a Standardized Rubric” (2018) · 15 citations
- Lucas Alan Manning, Coordinator, Simulation h-index 3
Notable: “Conceptual Framework and Content Validity for the Creighton Competency Evaluation Instrument 2.0© (C-CEI 2.0©)” (2023) · 10 citations
- Trisha Lynn Beiermann, Assistant Professor h-index 3
Notable: “Defining Roles and Expectations for Faculty, Nurses, and Students in a Dedicated Education Unit” (2017) · 16 citations
- Trina K. Walker, Assistant Professor h-index 3
Es on integrating pharmacogenomics into clinical practice and incorporating genomics into nursing education. Currently, she is involved in an interprofessional project aimed at integrating pharmacogenomics into primary care to support menta
Notable: “Essentials of genomics in nursing undergraduate education: A discussion paper” (2024) · 10 citations
- Dana Marie Koziol, Assistant Professor h-index 2
Es on innovative teaching methods, and nursing Leadership. Dr. Koziol's recent projects include developing charge nurse competencies using the AONL framework and exploring the connection between nurse leader stories and authenti
Notable: “Fostering collaborative learning and leadership through near‐peer mentorship among undergraduate nursing students” (2022) · 14 citations
- Sara Elizabeth Banzhaf, Associate Professor h-index 2
Innovative strategies promoting quality interprofessional psychiatric-mental health practice and education Integrated Psychiatric-Mental Health Care, and promotion of the role of the PMHNP Workforce Development - Psychiatric-Mental Health&n
Notable: “Intraprofessional Simulation's Impact on Advanced Practice and Baccalaureate Student Self-Efficacy” (2017) · 21 citations
- Jennifer Lynn Jessen, Associate Professor h-index 2
Interprofessional Practice, Education, and Research Perioperative Nursing Education Emotional Intelligence Global Health Education Academic Appointments Department Nursing - Bachelors Position Associate Professor Publications and Presentati
Notable: “Addressing the Perioperative Nursing Shortage Via a Perioperative Nursing Preceptorship for Baccalaureate Nursing Students” (2020) · 12 citations
- Megan C. Falke, Assistant Professor h-index 2
Es on exploring how community health workers can help reduce infant mortality rates, with the aim of establishing a comprehensive support program for families with infants. Teaching Interests Neonatal Intensive Care Research Focus Teaching
Notable: “Implementation of a Perinatal Hospice Program” (2020) · 4 citations
- Jo Anne Genua, Assistant Professor h-index 1
Population Health, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Immunization/vaccination Health Equity & Health Equity Academic Integrity Academic Appointments Department Nursing - Bachelors Position Assistant Professor Publications
Notable: “The Relationship Between the Grading of Reflective Journals and Student Honesty in Reflective Journal Writing” (2021) · 10 citations
- Aimee Lea Burch, Associate Professor h-index 1
Notable: “Implementation of a Nurse-Driven Foley Catheter Removal Protocol: A Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Project” (2014) · 1 citations
- Whitney Van De Graaff, Assistant Professor h-index 1
Notable: “Implicit Bias in Nursing: Student Reflections” (2023) · 1 citations
- Allison R. Bethune, Assistant Professor
- Anne Harty, Director, Harper Nursing Scholars Program
Academic pressure and stress for students in high performing Catholic high schools. Academic pressure and stress for undergraduate nursing students. Leadership education for undergraduate nursing students. Academic Appointments
Notable: “A blueprint for leadership: designing and implementing an experiential program to cultivate authentic, servant nurse leaders” (2026)
- Catherine A. Enenbach, Instructor
Es on maternal and child health, clinical simulation in healthcare education, and improving patient outcomes in obstetric and neonatal care. Recent scholarly projects include developing high-fidelity simulations for first responders and stu
- Chelsea A. Hamzhie, Faculty Chair
NCLEX readiness and student success, including predictive analytics, early identification of at-risk students, and targeted remediation strategies -Simulation and innovative pedagogy to improve clinical judgement -Rural health w
- Christopher Ferschke, Instructor
Syphilis, underserved populations, social determinants of health, pediatric populations, psychiatric care Academic Appointments Department Nursing - Bachelors Position Instructor Internal Resources Directory
- Darbi Eschmann, Instructor
Simulation, Interprofessional Education, Technology in the classroom. Academic Appointments Department Nursing - Bachelors Position Instructor Internal Resources Directory
- Dawn Fichter, Assistant Professor
Es on nursing education, social determinants of health, and interprofessional collaboration, including her doctoral project on undergraduate nursing students’ knowledge of social determinants of health and attitudes toward interprofes
- Eugene R. Furnace, Assistant Professor
- Falah Nayif Rashoka, Assistant Professor
Es on leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and smart health technologies to enhance chronic disease prevention, physical activity monitoring, and nutritional assessment, particularly among underserved populations. His recent work include
- Helen Hurst, Associate Dean, College of Nursing, Phoenix
- Holly A. Chandler, Professor
- Holly Christina Sak, Assistant Professor
Health Policy Health Equity Interprofessional Education Academic Appointments Position Assistant Professor Publications and Presentations Publications Journal of professional nursing Sak Holly, Luksan Mesha, Davis Rebecca, Harty Anne, Jesse
Notable: “Promoting Scholarship Diversity for Faculty Retention in Nursing Academia: A Place-based Policy Approach” (2025)
- Jacqueline R. Hanks, Associate Professor
Long-term ventilator-dependent children, transitions of care and discharge of children with complex medical conditions, implicit bias and empathy in the health professions and interdisciplinary simulation. Research Focus Jacquie Hanks ha
- Jacqueline Rae Williams, Assistant Professor
- Jamie H. Barnes, Adjunct Instructor
- Jamie J. Beck, Instructor
- Jessica Clark, Dean, College of Nursing
Telehealth technologies, distance education development in both undergraduate and graduate studies, as well as academic leadership emersion and the faculty development. Prior to higher education, Dean Clark held highly regarded nurs
- Joseph D. Tariman, Professor
Es on shared decision-making processes and their associated patient-reported outcomes. He has developed several instruments, including the Acceptability Scale, Shared-Decision Making Competency for Nurses, and Values and Preferences El
- Kara Morgan, Instructor
- Kathleen B. Nath, Instructor
Student nurse anxiety and self care methodologies, geriatric polypharmacy, Integrative health and healing Academic Appointments Department Nursing - Bachelors Position Instructor Publications and Presentations Publications Journal of
- Kathy D. Thompson, Assistant Professor
- Lauren Crawford, Instructor
- Lauren Guthrie, Instructor
- Lauren Loyd, Assistant Professor
- Lesa Verplank, Instructor
- Linda Ann Spittler, Instructor
A) Teaching Maternal Child Nursing, Health Assessment and Mental Health Simulation b) Research c) Health Assessment d) Simulation Professional Experience: Empl
- Lisa A. Benson-DeVries, Assistant Professor
Es on interprofessional education, collaborative practice, and patient safety, with an emphasis on improving surgical and perioperative outcomes. She holds degrees from Nebraska Methodist College and Nebraska Wesleyan University. A certifie
- Mary Kunes-Connell, Senior Associate Dean, College of Nursing Academics
Self-Esteem and Self-Esteem Disturbance Body Image/Body Image and self-Esteem Qualitative research with Emphasis on Grounded Theory Academic Appointments Position Professor Publications and Presentations Books Kunes-Connell Mary, Norris Joa
- Maureen Hermann, Assistant Dean, Faculty Development
Fields of Interest Teaching: Dr. Hermann’s teaching interests include educating and mentoring students through innovative curriculum development and active learning strategies. She is dedicated to fostering leadership skills, developing ess
- Melissa Lynn Taylor, Instructor
- Melissa Muddell, Assistant Professor
How to teach nurses how to recognize victims of human traffick when they present to the hospital, and Practice Partner Perceptions of Competency-Based Pedagogy in Community Based Education Academic Appointments Department Nursing - Bac
- Monica Boomgaarn, Instructor
- Nancy D. Bredenkamp, Assistant Professor
Center on the use of simulation in nursing education and the development of competency-based assessments for advanced practice nursing students. In addition to her academic role, Dr. Bredenkamp is a practicing Family Nurse Practitioner with
- Patricia F. Gardner, Assistant Professor
- Sandra A. Sasse, Instructor
Es on integrating simulation methodologies to enhance nursing education and improve patient outcomes. With a background in transplant coordination, acute care, and infection control, Sandra brings extensive clinical expertise to her teachin
- Stephanie A. Herrick Kays, Assistant Professor
Ed on the self-efficacy of nurse practitioner instructors, reflecting her passion for faculty and student development. Dr. Herrick Kays also serves as Medical Director for Special Olympics MedFest, leading interprofessional teams that have
- Susan C. Connelly, Associate Professor
Pediatric Acute and Primary Care Nurse Practitioner High Risk Neonate Pediatric Development, Safety and Anticipatory Guidance Pediatric Healthcare Management Classroom Education (Undergraduate and Graduate) Certified Practitioner of the EQ
- Tamara L. Oliver, Assistant Professor
Heart Failure Critical Care Classroom and simulation AI Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries Academic Appointments Position Assistant Professor Publications and Presentations Publications Journal of nursing care quality Oliver Tamara L, Scho
- Trevor D. Woodward, Instructor
Care of Vulnerable Populations Teaching and Learning Pediatrics Simulation Faculty and Organizational Development Leadership in Healthcare Academic Appointments Position Instructor Publications and Presentations Publications Research
- Willie Carpenter, Instructor
Artificial Intelligence use in academia Placing knowledge checkpoints in pre-recorded lectutres to enhance students application in the classroom setting Academic Appointments Department Nursing - Masters Position Instructor Pub
Roster/catalog compiled from the college’s public directory. Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Data as of 2026-07-02.