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Jennifer Atteberry

Jennifer Atteberry

Saint Cloud,MN

Summary

Nursing educator industry leader and professional registered nurse of more than 20 years of progressive experience emphasizing in diversity, equity, and inclusion, patient care, nursing education and administration, curriculum development, and project management. Student centered mentality working with the community to promote diversity within nursing. Expert clinical knowledge and judgment with skills to meet institutional outcomes through innovative process improvement, simulation, new technology, and grant attainment.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Professor of Nursing

St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN
08.2017 - Current
  • Developer, coordinator, didactic and clinical facilitator for pathophysiology, law and ethics, general medical/ surgical, pediatrics, K-12 school nursing, internships, and study abroad
  • Created, Implemented, and evaluated 5+ fully-online courses to meet the outcomes for AACN in the traditional track and RN-BS track.
  • Secured grant funding proposals, application narrative, and developed budgets for DEI learning and experiences.
  • Assisted in strategic personnel departmental planning include 4+ years of leadership for Student Progressions Committee
  • Grant work increased first semester nursing retention by 10% in co-developer and facilitator roles.
  • Extensive work with building curriculum for first semester student retention and outreach with DEI
  • Team leader for Navigate to facilitate student advising and retention
  • Huskies Advanced mentor promoting alternative learning and further community engagement for students.
  • Academic Advisor for diverse, traditional, transfer, and non-traditional students
  • Worked successfully with Student Accessibility Services, Athletics, and Multicultural Center to accomplish goals and address issues related to student needs.

Assistant Professor

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN
01.2010 - 08.2017
  • Co-creator of curriculum development for education for pediatric and obstetric courses
  • Co-writer which obtained funding from HRSA. Received $2 million grant for Native American Student recruitment, retention and graduation.
  • Extensive work recruiting, retaining, and educating students with McNair Scholarships for first generation or minority students to prepare for doctoral degrees.
  • Faculty leader for Bemidji State University Admissions Program for high-risk students and Student Progressions Committee including facilitating scholarly development goals.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to develop workflow with Student Accessibility's Office.
  • Budget Manager for nursing skills & simulation laboratory

Assistant Professor

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
01.2007 - 12.2009
  • Developed curriculum and learning materials to increase comprehension.
  • Clinical leader in maternal-newborn, neonatal & pediatric intensive care, and oncology nursing
  • Introduced evidence-based practice curriculum for three new courses.
  • Presented students with information and resources to promote academic progress and empowered students to take responsibility for academic success.

Education

Ph.D., Doctor of Philosophy, Higher Education -

University of Phoenix
01.2019

Dissertation: “Knowledge Retention, Psychomotor Skill Retention, and Critical Thinking of Nursing Student Simulation: A Causal Comparative Study”, Dean’s List

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix
01.2008

Dean’s list, Sigma Theta Tau

Associates of Science - Nursing

Kirkwood Community College
05.1999

Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion

University of Iowa
05.1996

Skills

  • Meals on Wheels
  • YMCA Summer Camp Nurse
  • Board Member and Liaison for Boys and Girls Club of Bemidji
  • NCLEX exam question writer for F A Davis Publishing

Timeline

Associate Professor of Nursing - St. Cloud State University
08.2017 - Current
Assistant Professor - Bemidji State University
01.2010 - 08.2017
Assistant Professor - Kirkwood Community College
01.2007 - 12.2009
University of Phoenix - Ph.D., Doctor of Philosophy, Higher Education,
University of Phoenix - Master of Science, Nursing
Kirkwood Community College - Associates of Science, Nursing
University of Iowa - Bachelor of Science, Health Promotion
Jennifer Atteberry