Jennifer Atteberry
St. Cloud,MN
Summary
Dynamic nursing education leader with 20+ years of experience strengthening academic programs, faculty development, and student outcomes from pre- to post-licensure. Expert in simulation design, evidence-based teaching, and curriculum alignment with AACN Essentials and NCLEX standards. Extensive work in the online learning environment to promote access to education. Proven success leading large-scale academic initiatives, securing $1.5M+ in grants/scholarships, and creating retention programs that achieved 97% student success. Passionate about empowering universities to deliver accessible, high-quality, workforce-ready nursing education.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Professor, Department of Nursing Science
St. Cloud State University
01.2017 - Current
- Led curriculum redesign integrating AACN Essentials and NCLEX-RN test plan outcomes.
- Co-chaired Curriculum and Admissions/Progressions Committees, improving progression policies and student retention.
- Co-founded the S3: Student Skills, Support & Success Program, nationally and internationally recognized for increasing first-semester nursing retention to 97%.
- Guided faculty in simulation-based teaching and technology integration for improved student engagement.
- Trained over 50 faculty in Navigate student analytics software to target at-risk learners.
Assistant Professor
Bemidji State University
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Developed simulation-based curricula emphasizing rural health and community practice.
- Partnered on a $1.5M HRSA grant to strengthen nursing education in underserved areas.
- Mentored Indigenous and first-generation nursing students through culturally safe learning initiatives.
Education
Ph.D. - Higher Education
University of Phoenix
M.S. - Nursing
University of Phoenix
B.S. - Health Promotion
University of Iowa
A.S. - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
Skills
- Nursing Program Development & Evaluation
- Online & Hybrid Course Delivery
- Simulation & Clinical Integration
- Faculty Development & Training Workshops
- Academic Assessment & Outcomes Monitoring
- Student Retention & Success Strategies
- Evidence-Based & Inclusive Practice
- Strategic Collaboration & Change Management
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of Minnesota
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Timeline
Associate Professor, Department of Nursing Science
St. Cloud State University
01.2017 - Current
Assistant Professor
Bemidji State University
01.2010 - 01.2017
M.S. - Nursing
University of Phoenix
B.S. - Health Promotion
University of Iowa
A.S. - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
Ph.D. - Higher Education
University of Phoenix
HRSA Grant for 1.5M for Student Access and Retention
co-writer for the Niganawenimaanaanig Program for Native Nursing Students
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