Nursing Education Research

The education and training of nursing students and faculty is central to both the Wisconsin Geriatric Education Center and the Institute for Palliative and End of Life Care. Stacy Barnes, PhD, Associate Professor of Practice

My nursing education focused research includes staff development continuing education curriculum development and evaluation. I also have experience with translational research and the RE-AIM framework of program evaluation. Norah Louise Johnson, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC, FAAN

Dr Woda’s research explores student learning and debriefing using simulation pedagogy. Currently, her focus is on training debriefers how to effectively implement Debriefing for Meaningful Learning (DML). With her research team she has developed and evaluated a DML Train-The-Trainer program and an asynchronous online training program. Her work contributes to the literature supporting the debriefing faculty development standards and provides evidence for regulatory bodies to further develop regulations and guidelines for debriefing training and assessment requirements. Aimee Woda PhD RN-BC Associate Professor

Dr. Young-Brice’s program of pedagogical research explores the relationship between the influence of non-cognitive factors and the successful trajectory of students. Amber Young-Brice, PhD, RN, CNE

Dr. Dreifuerst's pedagogical program of research is at the forefront of disciplinary efforts to develop, use, and test innovative curriculum, instruction and assessment to improve students’ clinical judgment and clinical reasoning skills. She also investigates how educators can be well-prepared to use evidence-based methods to ensure graduates are ready for practice. Kristina Thomas Dreifuerst PhD, Rn, CNE, ANEF, FAAN Professor

Currently completing research evaluating the implementation of Entrustable Professional Activities related to the characteristics of the Marquette Nurse. Working on research project looking at developing leadership competence and capacity in acute care pediatric nurse practitioners. Christine Schindler, PhD, RN, CPNP-AC/PC; Clinical Professor

As a Nurse Scientist, I lead the effort in developing and delivering evidence-based practice and quality improvement education and training to various nurses and student groups at a large healthcare center. I also serve as a faculty, mentor, and preceptor for PhD and DNP students and postdoctoral fellows.

I support the work of faculty and students in my role as Interim Associate Dean for Research. My own research includes interprofessional education evaluation and instrument testing. Marilyn Frenn Ph.D., R.N., CNE, ANEF, FTOS, FAAN Professor & Interim Associate Dean for Research