Jennifer Eilts, EdD, MSN, RN, CNEn
Assistant Professor in Nursing
Department
Nursing
Office location
Burt Hall 215
Office hours
Varies - available by appointment
Email
jeilts [at] nebrwesleyan.edu
Phone
Education
- Education Doctorate (EdD) with Emphasis in Nursing Education - Bryan College of Health Sciences - May 2024
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Education Track from Nebraska Wesleyan University - May 2015
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Nebraska Wesleyan University - May 2004
- Registered Nurse (RN) Diploma from Bryan School of Nursing - July 2002
Courses taught
- NURS 2000: Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice
- NURS 2200L: Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice Lab
- NURS 2200: Medical-Surgical Nursing I
- NURS 2350: Medical-Surgical Nursing II
- NURS 2600: Medical-Surgical Nursing III
- NURS 3040: Global Health
- NURS 4970: Internship
- NURS 4450: Community Health Nursing
- NURS 4450C: Community Health - Clinical
- NURS 4800: NCLEX Prep
Research and academic interests
"Self-Regulated and Strategic Learning Practices as Predictors of Academic Performance in Novice Nursing Students" - Doctoral Dissertation
"Attitudes toward Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor Modification in Firefighters" - MSN Research
Professional and community affiliations, certifications and awards
Certifications
- Certified Nurse Educator Novice (CNEn) - National League for Nursing, 2022-current
- Certified Cardiovascular Care Coordinator (C4) - American College of Cardiology, 2015-2020
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider, 2000-2020
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider, 2002-current
- Certified Cardiovascular RN (CVRN), 2005-2013
Professional Affiliations
- Governance Chair, Sigma Theta Tau - Nu Rho Chapter Board, 2021 - current
- American Nurses Association (ANA)
- Nebraska Nurses Association (NNA)
Awards
- Margaret J. Prouty Faculty Teaching Award Nominee, 2022 & 2024
- NWU Advisor of the Year Nominee, 2022
- "Best Nurse in Nebraska Nominee - Lincoln Journal Star, 2011
- Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing - Nu Rho Chapter Inductee, 2003