73 faculty and 41 courses in Nursing at Marquette University.
- Kristin Haglund, Professor h-index 26
Prior to Marquette, Dr. Haglund was a nurse and then a nurse practitioner. In both roles, she cared for children and families in the City of Milwaukee, many of whom experienced marginalization and oppression due to poverty, structura
Notable: “The Association of Religiosity, Sexual Education, and Parental Factors with Risky Sexual Behaviors Among Adolescents and Young Adults” (2009) · 160 citations
- Norah Louise Johnson, Professor h-index 21
Norah Johnson, PhD, CPNP-PC, FAAN, is a Nurse Scientist and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner whose research focuses on developing evidence-based interventions to improve the health and well-being of families of children with Autism Spectrum Dis
Notable: “Autism spectrum disorder: Parenting stress, family functioning and health-related quality of life.” (2011) · 238 citations
- Karen Robinson, Assistant Dean Graduate Programs and Professor h-index 20
Dr. Robinson’s program of research focuses on racial disparities in maternal-child health. She has centered her research around breastfeeding disparities by examining breastfeeding barriers for African American mothers. Specifically, Dr. Ro
Notable: “Predictors of Use of Services Among Dementia Caregivers” (2005) · 108 citations
- Jill Guttormson, Professor; Dean h-index 18
Dr. Guttormson’s program of research generates knowledge and interventions to enhance patient centered care in the intensive care unit and improve patient outcomes after critical illness. Specifically, her research is focused on a) im
Notable: “Effects of Patient-Directed Music Intervention on Anxiety and Sedative Exposure in Critically Ill Patients Receiving Mechanical Ventilatory Support” (2013) · 310 citations
- Henry Duah, Assistant Professor h-index 16
Dr. Duah is dedicated to promoting population health, improving patient outcomes, and advancing health equity through data-driven research. His research focus intersects social determinants of health, population health, substance use disord
- Marilyn Frenn, Professor and Interim Associate Dean for Research h-index 15
Dr. Frenn's programs of research concern 4th-8th grade children and their parents to prevent obesity, using a tailored online intervention and testing a prebiotic. She has also investigated student response to interprofessional educa
Notable: “Gender and Developmental Differences in Exercise Beliefs Among Youth and Prediction of Their Exercise Behavior” (1995) · 316 citations
- Teresa Jerofke-Owen, Associate Professor h-index 13
The nurse and patient experience of healthcare engagement in acute care settings is the focus of research by Dr. Jerofke-Owen. She specifically examines ways that nurses can engage patients and their families in their care and the
Notable: “Readiness for Discharge in Parents of Hospitalized Children” (2008) · 150 citations
- Amy R. Newman, Associate Professor h-index 12
Dr. Amy Newman’s program of research aims to enhance communication among pediatric and adolescent patients with life-threatening illnesses, their family members, and health care clinicians, particularly discussions around goals of care, val
Notable: “Patient/Family Education for Newly Diagnosed Pediatric Oncology Patients: Consensus Recommendations from a Children’s Oncology Group Expert Panel” (2016) · 93 citations
- Kathryn Malin, Associate Professor h-index 10
Dr. Malin is a nurse scientist dedicated to patient-oriented research focused on preterm infants and their families. Drawing on her clinical expertise as a neonatal nurse practitioner, she recognizes that while NICU interventions are life-s
Notable: “16S rRNA gene-based analysis of fecal microbiota from preterm infants with and without necrotizing enterocolitis” (2009) · 586 citations
- Aimee Woda, Associate Professor h-index 9
Dr. Woda's program of research explores student learning and debriefing using simulation pedagogy. She continues to focus on learner outcomes in nursing education science, with the goal of making evidence-based recommendations for cu
Notable: “Shared Care Dyadic Intervention” (2011) · 65 citations
- Christine Schindler, Clinical Professor h-index 8
Dr. Schindler is an experienced critical care pediatric nurse practitioner, health systems leader, and educator who is passionate about leveraging her knowledge of health systems and pediatric care to advocate for just policies that advance
Notable: “Protecting Fragile Skin: Nursing Interventions to Decrease Development of Pressure Ulcers in Pediatric Intensive Care” (2010) · 149 citations
- Kim Whitmore, Assistant Professor h-index 8
The overall goal of Dr. Whitmore’s research program is to inform the development of a care delivery system that promotes family self-management in families of children with special healthcare needs in order to optimize individual and family
Notable: “Respite care services for children with special healthcare needs: Parental perceptions” (2018) · 67 citations
- Abiola Keller, Associate Professor h-index 7
Reducing racial and ethnic disparities in health outcomes for adults with chronic illnesses, including depression, by engaging patients, families, and clinicians in multi-level interventions that optimize chronic disease self-management beh
Notable: “Does the perception that stress affects health matter? The association with health and mortality.” (2011) · 372 citations
- Kelly Calkins, Assistant Professor h-index 7
The aim of Dr. Calkins’ program of research is to improve the long-term outcomes of critical illness survivors. Her program focuses on post intensive care syndrome and improving the recovery experience of critical illness survivors af
Notable: “Critical Care Nurse Burnout, Moral Distress, and Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A United States Survey” (2022) · 213 citations
- Jessica Zemlak, Associate Professor h-index 7
Dr. Zemlak is a community engaged scholar whose program of research prioritizes the physical and mental well-being of marginalized women. Using qualitative and mixed methods approaches, her research examines women’s health through a trauma
Notable: “‘If the Partner Finds Out, then there’s Trouble’: Provider Perspectives on Safety Planning and Partner Interference When Offering HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)” (2022) · 19 citations
- Kaylen Moore, Assistant Professor h-index 5
Dr. Moore is a researcher dedicated to the systematic examination of violence within structurally vulnerable and historically marginalized communities. Utilizing qualitative methodologies and critical theoretical frameworks, her research ha
Notable: “An integrative literature review and critical reflection of intersectionality theory” (2021) · 48 citations
- Amber Young-Brice, Assistant Professor; Associate Dean for Academic Affairs h-index 5
Dr. Young-Brice’s program of pedagogical research explores the relationship between the influence of non-cognitive factors, such as grit, self-regulation, the successful trajectory of students, and ways to foster these factors though theore
Notable: “Being Invisible: Stereotype Threat in an Undergraduate Nursing Program” (2018) · 20 citations
- Jill C. Kuester, Clinical Associate Professor h-index 3
Pediatric Critical Care, Leadership Certifications Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care (CPNP-AC) Learn More Part-Time Faculty Office of Nursing Research Why Marquette? Simulation Technology and Learning Resource Center
Notable: “Integration of a Simulation Curriculum Across Semesters in an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program” (2022) · 6 citations
- Stacy Barnes, Professor of Practice and Director, Wisconsin Geriatric Education Center h-index 2
Dr. Barnes is a social gerontologist interested in the relationships between older adults and their family members, caregiver(s), and health care providers. She primarily conducts evaluation research that captures the impact of programs and
Notable: “Investigating the impact of a community‐based geriatric dentistry rotation on oral health literacy and oral hygiene of older adults” (2013) · 26 citations
- Heidi J. Paquette, Clinical Assistant Professor h-index 2
My interests include prebiotic use in pregnancy. Professional Affiliations Marquette University Alumni Association National Board of Directors Marquette University Nursing Alumni Association Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of N
Notable: “Building a community‐academic partnership to improve screening for intimate partner violence: Integrating advocates in healthcare clinic settings” (2022) · 7 citations
- Maharaj Singh, Research Professor h-index 2
Applied Statistics Biostatistics Statistical Programming Publications Link to PUBMED for publications - Singh Link to AAH for publicatoins - Singh Learn More Part-Time Faculty Office of Nursing Research Why Marquette? Simulation Technology
Notable: “Reframing Burnout: Measuring “Altruistic Execution” to Understand Nurse Burnout” (2024) · 3 citations
- Kathleen A. Muglia, Clinical Professor h-index 1
Bringing innovation to distance nursing education and creating successful learning environments for introverted learners. I am also interested in diabetes management and complimentary therapies including animal assisted therapy. Professiona
Notable: “Essentials of genomics in nursing undergraduate education: A discussion paper” (2024) · 10 citations
- Theresa Gruenke Schnable, Clinical Assistant Professor h-index 1
Pedagogical strategies to teach nursing students about social and structural determinants of health, including study abroad, simulation, clinical practicums, and service-learning Professional Affiliations International Nursing Association f
Notable: “Innovation in Clinical Course Delivery and Impact on Students’ Clinical Decision-Making and Competence” (2018) · 7 citations
- Lisa M. Grabert, Visiting Professor of Research h-index 1
As a visiting research professor, Dr. Grabert focuses on post-hospitalization issues within the Medicare program. With a keen emphasis on reimbursement policy, Dr. Grabert is able to research the effect of policies she crafted as a C
Notable: “Feasibility and acceptability of studying full-time nurse faculty salaries” (2024) · 5 citations
- Jayme Aguero, Nursing Academic Coaching and Program Support Specialist & Clinical Instructor h-index 1
Nursing Education, Marquette University Courses Taught NURS 3965: Community and Population Health - Clinical NURS 3984: Nursing Care for Patients with Chronic Conditions – Simulation NURS 4964: Nursing Care for Patients with Acute Condit
Notable: “Telehealth to Enhance PrEP Awareness Among Women Who Sell Sex: A Community-Embedded Approach” (2026) · 1 citations
- Virginia F. Riggs, Clinical Associate Professor h-index 1
Study the effectiveness of simulation-based learning to improve nursing students' psychiatric mental health competence. Describe teaching methods that contribute to persistence in the profession. Study factors and experiences that motivate
- Abir Bekhet, Professor
Dr. Bekhet's program of research focuses on the effects of positive thinking, resilience, and resourcefulness in overcoming adversity across vulnerable populations that include, but are not limited to, older adults, family care
- Alex Gardner, Teaching Assistant Professor
Bacterial Toxin Pathogenesis Microbial Pathogenesis Bacterial Epidemiology Professional Affiliations International Neurotoxin Association (INA)- Associate Member Specialization Bacterial Pathogenesis, Microscopy, Cellular Tissue cultu
- Alexandre A. Martins, Associate Professor
Alex Martins research focuses in bioethics and health equalities in global and public health. His scholarship has been interdisciplinary in which he has engaged in ethics, theology, and health care through a dialogue with anthropology, phil
- Alicia Davis, Clinical Instructor
Adult Critical Care Hospital Administration Telehealth Learn More Part-Time Faculty Office of Nursing Research Why Marquette? Simulation Technology and Learning Resource Center
- Amanda L. Potter, Clinical Instructor
High Fidelity Simulation in Nursing Education Professional Affiliations Greater Milwaukee Chapter of the Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing Association Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing Association Oncology Nursing Society Southeastern W
- Amy Talaga, Clinical Instructor
How to support clinical nursing educators so that both instructor and students benefit. In particular, my doctoral research included creating an online training for new clinical instructors on how to use an anecdotal note template to improv
- Ashley Ryan, Clinical Instructor
Dementia Education Wound Care Learn More Part-Time Faculty Office of Nursing Research Why Marquette? Simulation Technology and Learning Resource Center
- Becky Imburgia, Clinical Instructor
Women's health Nursing education Professional Affiliations Sigma Theta Tau International Specialization Labor and Delivery Women's Health Learn More Part-Time Faculty Office of Nursing Research Why Marquette? Simulation Technology and Learn
- Betsy Flasch, Clinical Instructor
Pediatric Primary Care Certifications Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Publications Link to Marquette University E-Publications -- Flasch Learn More Part-Time Faculty Office of Nursing Research Why Marquette? Simulation Technology and
- Callie Chiroff, Clinical Associate Professor
Nursing Simulation
- Cassie Palik, Clinical Instructor
I am still practicing as a nurse in the Intensive Care Unit. Certifications Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Certification Learn More Part-Time Faculty Office of Nursing Research Why Marquette? Simulation Technology and Learning Resour
- Colleen Sobocinski, Clinical Instructor
- Crystal-Rae Walton, Clinical Assistant Professor
Adults and Older Adults People Living with Dementia Community Hospice and End-of-Life Professional Affiliations Sigma Theta Tau International Building Bridges Consortium Member Wisconsin League for Nursing American Association of Colleges o
- Debra Casper, Clinical Instructor and Program Director, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program
My goal is to teach nurses and nurse practitioner students, while also continuing to be a practicing Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. My practice and teaching are founded on evidence based guidelines, while maintaining high quality and
- Donald Miller, Clinical Assistant Professor
Dr. Miller’s program of research focuses on symptom management of chronic illness with an emphasis on individuals living with systemic scleroderma. People living with certain chronic illnesses may also struggle to adapt psychologically to t
- Dora Clayton-Jones, Associate Professor
Dr. Clayton‑Jones is a community-engaged scholar whose research draws on Community-Based Participatory Research and Human-Centered Design. She collaborates directly with patients to develop, implement, and evaluate interventions that optimi
- Geralyn Voboril, Clinical Instructor
- Holly Nerone, Clinical Instructor and Director, DE-MSN Program
Serving non-traditional students in higher education; Diversity in nursing; Diversity in nursing education. Professional Affiliations Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society Specialization Nursing Education Labor and delivery/maternal-newborn
- Jackie Christianson, Assistant Professor
Retention of healthcare workers Burnout and work-related stress Union activity in healthcare Professional Affiliations Nurses International Sigma Theta Tau Midwest Nursing Research Society Specialization Emergency medicine Critical care&nbs
- Jenni Strait, Clinical Instructor
Nursing education Lactation Professional Affiliations International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) Wisconsin League for Nursing Wisconsin Nursing Association Specialization Lactation Certifications International Board Certified Lac
- Jennie Peters, Clinical Assistant Professor
Tobacco Cessation Local and Global Missions: - Oral rehydration - Developing sustainable healthcare projects on short-term mission trips Professional Affiliations American Nurses Association Hope Without Borders Sigma Theta Tau Wisconsin Nu
- Jennifer M. Ohlendorf, Associate Professor
Dr. Ohlendorf's research centers around how nurses use their health promotion skills to act as health coaches for women to promote uptake of physical activity and healthy eating behaviors during life transitions. She working to develop and
- Jennifer R. Niggemeier, Clinical Instructor
Nursing simulation in education, and VR & AR Professional Affiliations STTI ANA WNA Specialization Medical surgical cardiology neurology Certifications ANCC Medical Surgical Board certified Learn More Part-Time Faculty Office of Nursing
- Kameela Jackson, Clinical Assistant Professor
Marquette Nurse in Residence Project Learn More Part-Time Faculty Office of Nursing Research Why Marquette? Simulation Technology and Learning Resource Center
- Kathlyn Albert, Clinical Assistant Professor and Director, Nurse-Midwifery Program
Nurse-Midwifery Certifications Certified Nurse Midwife: American Midwifery Certification Board (CNM) Family Nurse Practitioner: American Nurses Credentialing Center (FNP) Publications Link to Marquette University E-Publications - Albert Hon
- Kathryn G. Rapala, Clinical Assistant Professor; Director, Health Systems Leadership Program
Dr. Rapala’s research interests are patient safety, health systems, quality, clinical risk and population health, and curriculum development. Subsets of these interests include the relationship of wellness programs to the prevention of pati
- Kelli Jones, Clinical Assistant Professor
My entire career has been focused on public health nursing, population-based care and reducing racial and ethnic health inequities in our most vulnerable populations. The primary focus of my research is child maltreatment/polyvictimization.
- Killeen Kreul, Clinical Instructor
Oncology & Palliative Care Learn More Part-Time Faculty Office of Nursing Research Why Marquette? Simulation Technology and Learning Resource Center
- Krista A. Knudson, Assistant Professor
Improving survivorship and long-term outcomes for critically ill patients and their families Person-centered care
- Leslie Warczak, Clinical Instructor
End of life in the Intensive Care Unit Improving communication in the Intensive Care Professional Affiliations Midwest Nursing Research Society Specialization Critical Care Certifications Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) Publications Li
- Linda Piacentine, Associate Professor
Dr. Piacentine’s program of research focuses on methods individuals employ to self-manage symptoms that have developed from disease or related treatments. Working with an interdisciplinary team, Dr. Piacentine has focused on exercise to mit
- Madeline Schmidt, Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs
Interests include preparation of students for NCLEX, and transition to professional nursing practice. Compassion fatigue and nursing burnout in Emergency Room Nurses. Professional Affiliations AANP Hospice and Palliative Care Association Si
- Maggie Raskin, Associate Program Director, Nurse Anesthesia Education Program
Dr. Raskin's research involves exploring evidence-based practices in Nurse Anesthesia didactic, simulation, and clinical education. Learn More Part-Time Faculty Office of Nursing Research Why Marquette? Simulation Technology and Learning Re
- Maria Peña, Clinical Instructor
Dr. Peña’s program of research focuses on understanding and addressing non-academic factors that influence nursing student success, with the ultimate goal of improving retention of both students and faculty and supporting the development of
- Mary Jo Hoppe, Clinical Instructor
Emergency Nursing Trauma care and pediatric resuscitation Mary Jo was the ACLS and PALS course coordinator for the American Heart Association for Prohealth Care for 15 years. Certifications ER Nursing PACU Nursing Certified Nurse Educator H
- Molly Condit, Clinical Associate Professor and Program Director, Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program
Dr. Condit's research interests include student wellness, simulation education, and holistic admissions. Professional Affiliations American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Wisconsin Association of Nurse Anesthetists Sigma Theta Tau Inte
- Nicole Mattson, Assistant Professor
Improving outcomes for mothers and infants impacted by maternal substance use disorder in pregnancy. Professional Affiliations Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) Sigma Theta Tau International &n
- Sabina Husain, Clinical Instructor
Critical Care Nursing Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association NIH Stroke Scale Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (E ECFMG) Certi
- Sandi Kaebisch, Clinical Associate Professor
Healthcare Leadership Transition to Practice Clinical Coaching Professional Development Coaching Professional Affiliations American Nurses Association American Organization of Nurse Executives Sigma Theta Tau International Honors and Awards
- Sarah Calonder, Clinical Instructor
Examining the effectiveness of the current structural model of clinical nursing education Professional Affiliations American Association of Critical Care Nurses National League for Nursing Specialization Critical Care Learn More Part-Time F
Notable: “The impact of academic-clinical partnerships on the experiences of nursing students, staff and faculty” (2016)
- Sarah Davis, Clinical Assistant Professor
Transition from Nursing Student to Nurse Transition from RN to NP Professional Affiliations American Nurses Association Sigma Theta Tau, Eta Pi Chapter (National Nursing Honor Society) Wisconsin Nurses Association (WNA) Specialization Neuro
- Sylvia Peña, Assistant Professor
Dr. Peña’s program of research is focused on understanding health disparities in the Latinx community. The aim of her research is to advance health in the Latinx community. Professional Affiliations National Association of Hispanic Nurses S
- Tammy Kasprovich, Clinical Assistant Professor
Emergency Medicine Certifications Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Learn More Part-Time Faculty Office of Nursing Research Why Marquette? Simulation Technology and Learning Resource Center
- Tana Karenke, Clinical Assistant Professor
Dr. Karenke's research interests include mental health, trust in providers, and student success in higher education. Professional Affiliations Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Specialization Case Management, Community Health, Education
- Theresa Bullis, Clinical Instructor
Pediatrics Certifications Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care Learn More Part-Time Faculty Office of Nursing Research Why Marquette? Simulation Technology and Learning Resource Center
- Tonya Dixon, Assistant Professor
Dr. Dixon's research interests center on clinical judgment development in nursing education and its impact on patient safety and population health outcomes. She focuses on the use of case-based and unfolding case study methodologies to supp
- Wendy Bauer, Assistant Professor
Chronic Illness self-management Social Determinants of Health Family role in health Respiratory and allergic disease Professional Affiliations American Nurses Association (ANA)/ Wisconsin Nurses Association (WNA) American Public Health Asso
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.