Jennifer Wissemann
DNP, RN, RNC-OB, RNC-LRN, C-ONQS, CHSE
Associate Teaching Professor
University Park
Phone: 814-863-1786
Email: jxw1353@psu.edu
Wissemann has passions for maternal-child nursing, simulation, and interprofessional education, all which stemmed from her decade of service in the Army Nurse Corps. She’s cared for patients around the world in countries such as Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan. She loves to teach and have held instructor certifications in various maternal-child, pediatric, and adult resuscitations programs, as well as various teaching positions for other undergraduate nursing programs. Wissemann served as a Women’s Health Service Line Educator for a military community hospital and Chief of Education for a military healthcare organization. She’s always looking for opportunities to engage with students, create realistic simulation learning experiences, and share my passion for maternal-child nursing. She hopes to work with PSU nursing in future global nursing opportunities.
Education
- DNP, Penn State
- MSN, Gonzaga University
- BSN, Pacific Lutheran University
Awards and Honors
- PSU College of Nursing: Alumni Achievement Award. (2023).
- AMEDD Wolf Pack Award Overall Winner. (2022-2023).
- Military Health System Federal Civilian Nursing Leadership Excellence Award (Army Senior Civilian). (2023).
- AMEDD Wolf Pack Award Winner Q4, FY22. (December 2022).
Teaching
- NURS251: Health Assessment (Lab Instructor)
- NURS 20: Nursing Care of Childbearing Families (Clinical Instructor)
- NURS405: Nursing Care of the Adult Client wtih Complex Health Problems
- NURS452: Issues in Women’s Health
Clinical Expertise and Areas of Specialization
PRIMARY CLINICAL FOCUS
- Maternal-Child Nursing
SECONDARY
- Nursing Education
- Simulation
CERTIFICATIONS
- RNC-OB
- RNC-LRN
- C-ONQS
- CHSE
Mentorship
- Wissemann serves as a Penn State Alumni Board student mentor, but am happy to support any student who needs a mentor!
Presentations and Conference Involvement
- Wissemann, J. (2023, 31 May). Medical Mobile Simulation Training in Europe (MMoST-E) to Improve the Ready Medical Force. [Podium presentation]. 2023 European-African Military Nursing Exchange: Optimizing Partnerships and Readiness. Garmish, Germany.
- Wissemann, M., Dugyon, J.P., Wissemann, J., & Rowland, B. (2022, November 1). Leading Practices in the Ready Medical Force and Medical Readiness: Panel Discussion and ICT Skills Demonstration [Podium presentation]. MRCE 2022 Fall Conference: Leading Practices in Changing Environments. Garmish, Germany.
- Wissemann, M., & Wissemann, J. (2023, 29 June). Improving Combat Medical Readiness with Mobile Simulation: Medical Mobile Simulation Training in Europe (MMoST-E). Joint Trauma Conference Presentation # 868. Virtual Presentation.
- Wissemann, M., Wissemann, J., & Rowland, B. (2022, November 1). Medical Mobile Simulation Training in Europe (MMoST-E) to Improve the Ready Medical Force. [Podium Plenary Session presentation]. MRCE 2022 Fall Conference: Leading Practices in Changing Environments. Garmish, Germany.
Publications and Scholarly Work
- Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses. (2022). Respectful maternity care framework and evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing, 51(2), S1-S52. [Co-lead for Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines]
- Wissemann, M., Mutchie, E., & Wissemann, J. (2022) Nursing opportunities and challenges related to COVID-19 UAMTF deployments. The Medical Journal: US Army Medical Center of Excellence, 77-81.
Editorial and Peer Review Roles
- Nursing for women’s health
- Peer reviewer since 2020
Service
Professional Organization Involvement and Fellowships
MEMBERSHIP
- Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
- Sigma Theta Tau
Interprofessional Collaboration, Community Engagement, and Global Health
- Volunteer at Centre Volunteers in Medicine, State College, PA
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Last updated 8/5/2025
