Brenda Wells

DNP, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CCRN

Assistant Professor | Faculty

Address: WH 320
Phone: (507) 389-2008
Email: brenda.wells@mnsu.edu

Educational Background

  • DNP, Johns Hopkins University (2023)
  • Post-master's Certificate (Nursing Education) - John Hopkins University (2023)
  • BSN in Nursing, University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh (2008)
  • BA in Sociology and Policial Science, University of Wisconsin - Madison (1994)

Research Interests

  • Nursing tool development
  • Communication with UAP
  • Care of Substance Use/Abuse Patients
  • Development of critical thinking and clinical judgement

Presentations

  • McNicholl, L. & Wells, B. (2025, March 10-13). CNS led initiative for decreasing NVHAP in adults [Conference presentation]. 2025 NACNS Annual Conference, Boston, MA.
  • Rahman, A. & Wells, B. (2023, April 17). Do not turn? Developing turning guidelines for unstable patients in the intensive care unit. [Poster presentation]. 2023 Showcase for Hopkins Inquiry and Nursing Excellence (SHINE) Conference, Baltimore, MD.
  • Arnold, K. & Wells, B. (2023, October 4). Enhancing delegation & teamwork: Bridging the gap for nursing staff at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. [Poster presentation]. NCN Regional Pediatric Nursing Conference, Wilmington, DE.
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