Sarah Berreth, MSN, RN

Director of Undergraduate Nursing
Nursing Academy Program Coordinator
Assistant Professor of Nursing

Saint Gianna School of Health Sciences

About Me

I am a lifelong learner with a passion for nursing, education, and caring for others. My love for caring for children naturally led me into pediatric nursing. My nursing experience includes serving children, families, and adults in areas including pediatric acute care, pediatric intensive care, pediatric hematology/oncology, rheumatology, infusion therapy, and clinical research.
Alongside my clinical experience, I have spent more than a decade in nursing and health sciences education. As an assistant professor of nursing and Nursing Academy program coordinator at the University of Mary, I love walking alongside students as they grow into compassionate, confident nurses and lifelong learners.

Why I’m At Mary

It has truly been a blessing to be called to a university rooted in faith, service, and the Benedictine values. The mission of the University of Mary aligns deeply with who I am both personally and professionally.

My hope is to create meaningful learning experiences that help students grow not only in knowledge and skill, but also in confidence, compassion, and purpose. I strive to help students recognize their gifts and prepare them to care for others with excellence, integrity, and a servant heart.

Expertise

My professional background includes pediatric nursing, pediatric intensive care, hematology/oncology, outpatient rheumatology, infusion therapy, and clinical research coordination. I also have experience in nursing and health sciences education, including curriculum development, simulation, clinical instruction, competency-based education, and student and faculty mentorship.

At the University of Mary, I teach undergraduate nursing courses, including pediatric nursing and transition to professional nursing, with experience teaching community health nursing, research, and evidence-based practice. I especially enjoy helping students connect classroom learning to real-life nursing practice and supporting them through their journey into the profession.

Education

MSN (Nurse Educator): University Of Mary, 2020
Transition to Teaching Certificate: Valley City State University, 2013
BSN: Medcenter One College of Nursing, 2004

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I am actively involved in mentorship, service, and nursing education initiatives within both the university and the community. I currently serve on several university and nursing committees, and I have presented work related to academic-practice partnerships and nursing education initiatives at regional and national conferences.

I am a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, National Association of Catholic Nurses, and the American Nurses Association/North Dakota Nurses Association. Outside of work, I enjoy volunteering as a mentor with BIO girls and through other parish, youth, and community outreach activities that support children, families, and individuals in need.