Jenna Herman, DNP, FNP

- IRB Chair of Biomedical Sciences
- Associate Professor of Nursing
About Me
I was the Family Nurse Practitioner Program Coordinator for over ten years, and in the fall of 2023, I transitioned to part-time in the FNP Program. In the program, I primarily teach health assessment and clinical courses. In addition, I mentor faculty in their role as DNP Project Chair and regularly shepherd doctoral students through their capstone work. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, and traveling.
Why I’m At MarySince 2013, I have treasured seeing students grow in knowledge and confidence, and their transition to colleague after graduation. Mission work has also been a wonderful experience. Bringing medical care to the people of rural Peru with University of Mary students and faculty four times was life changing. The University of Mary is such a warm and welcoming community!
Expertise
My clinical experience includes pain management and rehabilitation, emergency and trauma care, primary care, correctional medicine, and rural health. I currently practice part-time in urgent care.
Most recently, I served as the North Dakota State Representative for the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. I have published several articles in the Journal of Professional Nursing and presented at many regional, national, and international conferences.
Some of my recent awards include the 2017 North Dakota Legendary Nurse Award for Faculty Achievement, the 2018-2019 University of Mary Graduate Nursing Excellence in Instruction Award, the top 5 most read articles in Contemporary Clinic, and the 2022 AANP State Award for NP Advocacy.
Education
DNP: University of Minnesota, 2012
MS (Nursing/FNP): College of St. Scholastica, 2011
BA (Nursing): Augustana University, 2007