Brenda Wells
DNP, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CCRN
Assistant Professor | Faculty
WH 320
(507) 389-2008
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.
