Jenna M Herman DNP APRN FNP-BC CNE

Summary

• Jenna Herman, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE, is a Family Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing. She brings over 18 years of combined clinical and academic experience spanning primary care, urgent care, emergency medicine, pain management, and interprofessional education.
  
  In her academic role, Dr. Herman teaches and mentors advanced practice nursing students across multiple DNP and NP specialty courses, emphasizing diagnostic reasoning, comprehensive assessment, and evidence-based management of acute and chronic health conditions. She also serves as a DNP advisor, guiding students through scholarly projects focused on quality improvement, implementation science, and rural health innovation.
  
  Clinically, Dr. Herman practices as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Health Center Director at Marathon Health in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area, delivering holistic, patient-centered care in occupational and family health. She also serves as Nursing and Operations Advisor at Havens of Minnesota, providing clinical oversight and education for programs supporting individuals with substance use disorders.
  
  Dr. Herman’s scholarship focuses on diagnostic reasoning, curriculum design, and health policy integration in nurse practitioner education. Her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals including AACN Advanced Critical Care and the Journal of Professional Nursing, and she has presented nationally and internationally on clinical education and leadership in advanced practice nursing.
  
  A dedicated educator and advocate, Dr. Herman has held numerous leadership roles within professional organizations, including the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She is currently pursuing a Post-Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric-Mental Health at South Dakota State University, with anticipated completion in 2026.