Janelle Potetz

Clinical Associate Professor, School of Nursing

Areas of Expertise

Adult Health, Internal Medicine and Family Practice Primary Care

Biography

Dr. Potetz has been a faculty member with Purdue University School of Nursing since 2013. Dr. Potetz is a Clinical Associate Professor, a board-certified Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANCC), and a Certified Nurse Educator (NLN). She received her BS in 2005 and MS in 2009 from Purdue University. In 2019, she received her DNP from Rush University. She has taught in a variety of nursing courses across the different levels and programs. Dr. Potetz enjoys bringing simulation and interprofessional activities into the learning environment. She also practices as a nurse practitioner in an Internal Medicine and Family Medicine primary care department at IU Health Arnett, focusing on health promotion and disease management.

Education

DNP, 2019, Rush University
MS, 2009, Purdue University
BS, 2005, Purdue University
Board Certified Adult Nursing Practitioner, 2009, ANCC
Certified Nurse Educator, 2015, NLN

Selected Honors/Awards

Patsy Mellott Teaching Innovation Award- College of HHS - Spring 2021
Class of 1922 Helping Students Learn Award- Purdue University - Spring 2019
Excellence in Nursing Practice- Sigma Theta Tau Delta Omicron - Spring 2018
Outstanding Teaching Award: Junior Leve- School of Nursing - Spring 2018