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Dr. Niki Eisenmann, PhD, RN
Nurse, Educator, Researcher
About Me
I possess 20+ years of unique background and experience in clinical nursing practice, regulation, nursing science, and education. As a passionate nursing professional, I am committed to contributing to the advancement of practice through innovative research and providing an excellent education to prepare future nurses. Explore my portfolio to learn more about my professional journey.
Education
MY ACADEMIC JOURNEY
2014-2020
University of Missouri Kansas City – Kansas City, MO
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Nursing
Focus: secondary data analysis, regulation, policy, scope of nursing practice, research methodology, practice implementation.
JONAS Nursing Leadership Scholar 2018-2020
2006-2009
Nebraska Wesleyan University – Lincoln, NE
Master of Science Nursing (MSN) Nursing Education
1998-2002
University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)- Omaha, NE
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Experience
WORK EXPERIENCE
July 2025 – Present
Associate Professor, Arizona College of Nursing
Non-tenure education consultation
July 2020 – July 2025
Assistant Professor, University of Wyoming
Academic Practice Partner/Research Nurse Scientist Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, Cheyenne, WY
November 2015 – March 2020
Assistant Professor, Bryan College of Health Sciences
Faculty Practice, Orthopedic Trauma, Bryan Medical Center
July 2012 – November 2015
Nebraska Board of Nursing- Nurse Practice Consultant
Academic Work
Educational Experience
Using my background in regulation to support clinical education, this one page map I developed is featured in the American Association of College of Nursing's Essentials toolbox and published in the Journal of Nursing Education.
Innovative teaching examples
Educating undergraduate students in research methods proves difficult. This is an innovative active learning approach.
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Medical Surgical 1 (entry level) didactic and clinical
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Medical Surgical chronicity didactic and clinical
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Critical Care Medical Surgical Nursing
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Undergraduate Capstone Oversight
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Evidence Based Practice & Research Methods courses
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Health Policy Courses
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Experience with both traditional and competency based education
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Experience with both graduate and undergraduate courses
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Extensive experience with examination and program outcome measurement including clinical evaluation tools for University of Wyoming
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Extensive curriculum development experience
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NCLEX coaching for undergraduate students
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NCLEX item writing
Pharmacology Med Maps- Drawn in class
Anticoagulants
Blood Pressure
Mentoring Scholarship
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Implementation science
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Pain Assessment
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Quantitative Methods
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Nursing Science- Design methodology to measure Quality Improvement & EBP projects
Research
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Support publication for bedside nurses to publish work
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Develop and implement poster presentations with nurses in hospital in conjunction with University Scholarship Day
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Research Grant award for nurse residents
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Mentor new faculty in clinical undergraduate nursing education
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Mentor inter-professional graduate students in implementation science and publication
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Support continuing education activities with professional development evaluation
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Support undergraduate and graduate students and nurses in seeking dissemination and development of posters and podium presentations.
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Develop nurse residency poster presentations
Implementation Work
Collaborative Evidence based practice examples