68 faculty and 35 courses in Nursing at Creighton University.
- Jacqueline Rae Williams, Assistant Professor h-index 48
- 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
- Katie E. Zander, Assistant Professor h-index 13
- Julie A. Manz, Associate Dean, Graduate Nursing Programs h-index 11
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Elizabeth A. Flott, Associate Dean, Undergraduate Nursing Program h-index 4
- 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
- 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
- Lucas Alan Manning, Coordinator, Simulation h-index 3
- 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
- Falah Nayif Rashoka, Assistant Professor h-index 2
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
- Aimee Lea Burch, Associate Professor
- Allison R. Bethune, Assistant Professor
- Amy A. Abbott, Professor
- Ann M. Laughlin, Professor
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
- 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
- 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
- Christine Maureen Young, Assistant Professor
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
- Christopher Ferschke, Instructor
Syphilis, underserved populations, social determinants of health, pediatric populations, psychiatric care Academic Appointments Department Nursing - Bachelors Position Instructor Internal Resources Directory
- Dana Marie Koziol, Assistant Professor
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Jamie H. Barnes, Adjunct Instructor
- Jamie J. Beck, Instructor
- Jennifer Lynn Jessen, Associate Professor
Interprofessional Practice, Education, and Research Perioperative Nursing Education Emotional Intelligence Global Health Education Academic Appointments Department Nursing - Bachelors Position Associate Professor Publications and Presentati
- 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
- Jo Anne Genua, Assistant Professor
Population Health, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Immunization/vaccination Health Equity & Health Equity Academic Integrity Academic Appointments Department Nursing - Bachelors Position Assistant Professor Publications
- Joely Tara Goodman, Faculty Chair, ABSN, Grand Island Campus
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
- 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
- Lorraine M. Rusch, Chair, Paramedicine
- Martha Todd, Professor
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
- 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
- Megan C. Falke, Assistant Professor
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
- 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
- Misty M. Schwartz, Assistant Professor
- 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
- Sara Elizabeth Banzhaf, Associate Professor
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
- 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
- Trisha Lynn Beiermann, Assistant Professor
- Whitney Van De Graaff, Assistant Professor
- 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 2026-07-01.