Jennifer Overturf, MSN, DNP
Contributing Reviewer
Dr. Overturf is a nurse educator with over 20 years of experience in nursing education and leadership. She has taught more an estimated 1,500 undergraduate students, new graduate nurses, and graduate nursing students across didactic, clinical, and simulation settings and has chaired or reviewed over 45 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) projects to date. Her leadership roles include directing multiple BSN programs and developing innovative curricula that improved NCLEX pass rates and program outcomes. Dr. Overturf has facilitated an estimated 500 high-fidelity simulations and created evidence-based strategies for clinical judgment development. She holds a DNP in Educational Leadership, is a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), and a Board-Certified Nurse Coach (NC-BC). Passionate about advancing nursing education, she serves on college of nursing and university-wide committees, is a member of state and national nursing organizations and mentors future nurse leaders to ensure excellence in patient-centered care and academic success.
Education
DNP in Nursing Education Leadership
MS in Nursing
BS in Nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing
Expertise
Nursing – Nursing Ed.
Dr. Overturf is a nurse educator with over 20 years of experience in nursing education and leadership. She has taught more an estimated 1,500 undergraduate students, new graduate nurses, and graduate nursing students across didactic, clinical, and simulation settings and has chaired or reviewed over 45 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) projects to date. Her leadership roles include directing multiple BSN programs and developing innovative curricula that improved NCLEX pass rates and program outcomes. Dr. Overturf has facilitated an estimated 500 high-fidelity simulations and created evidence-based strategies for clinical judgment development. She holds a DNP in Educational Leadership, is a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), and a Board-Certified Nurse Coach (NC-BC). Passionate about advancing nursing education, she serves on college of nursing and university-wide committees, is a member of state and national nursing organizations and mentors future nurse leaders to ensure excellence in patient-centered care and academic success.
Jennifer's Advice for Future Students
Build strong communication and relationships, and always ask questions. These habits, combined with compassion, empathy, critical thinking, and clinical judgment, are your most powerful tools for providing safe, effective nursing care.