Jenna Bednarski

Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Nursing

Areas of Expertise

Military Children & Families
Nursing Education
Pediatrics
Fundamentals
Health Assessment

HHS Signature Research Area(s)

Developmental Health and Wellness
Healthy Lifestyles and Vital Longevity
Sustainable Organizations and Thriving Communities

School of Nursing Research Area(s)

Health Policy and Evaluation
Health Promotion and Population Health
Healthcare Systems and Organizations
Nursing Education
Mental Health

Biography

Jenna graduated from Purdue University School of Nursing in December 2015 with distinction. While a student at Purdue University, she was a Student Nurse Fellow at IU Health Arnett. Upon graduation she worked at IU Health in Outpatient Pediatrics and pursued a Master’s Degree as a Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Jenna also served as the coordinator for the Education & Training/Simulation Lab during her years working in the Air Force as a medic. She helped prepare many active duty troops for deployment. Jenna fell in love with the idea of becoming an educator. This led her to pursue a Doctor in Nursing Practice degree. Jenna is beyond thrilled to be back at her alma mater and educating future nurses. She currently teaches Essentials of Nursing Practice and Public Health.

Education

DNP 2024 Purdue University

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Safe Zone Training
Trans Inclusion Training
Reducing Ageism
Intercultural Communication
Empowering and Supporting the Professional Development of Graduate Students of Color Through Mentoring

Current Courses

NUR 218 - Hlth Assmnt Nur Prac I
NUR 220 - Hlth Assmnt Nur Prac II
NUR 410 - Issues in Professional Nursing
NUR 415 - Public Health

Selected Honors/Awards

Level I Excellence in Clinical Instruction Award - 2023
Sigma Theta Tau Omicron Chapter Research Award - 2023
Quality & Education Award/Indiana University Health Arnett - June 2016
Outstanding Student Performance Award/Sigma Theta Tau Delta Omicron Chapter - April 2015

Professional Affiliations

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses Indiana
Sigma Theta Tau-Delta Omicron Indiana Chapter
Indiana Public Health Association
American Nurses Association
National League for Nursing
Midwest Nursing Research Society