Maureen Hermann, DNP, RN
Associate Professor
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College of Nursing
Faculty - Nursing
Maureen Hermann, DNP, RN
Associate Professor
Throughout her career, Dr. Hermann has taught and mentored students at every level of nursing education—from undergraduate learners beginning their clinical journeys to graduate students preparing for advanced practice and leadership roles. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes academic excellence, personal integrity, and a deep-rooted commitment to faith, compassion, and service.
Dr. Hermann is passionate about creating academic environments where students feel supported, empowered, and prepared to become change agents in healthcare. She believes that nursing education should not only prepare students to deliver exceptional patient care, but also inspire them to become leaders and advocates for positive, lasting change in their communities and professions.
Research Focus
Fields of InterestTeaching:
Dr. Hermann’s teaching interests include educating and mentoring students through innovative curriculum development and active learning strategies. She is dedicated to fostering leadership skills, developing essential clinical reasoning and critical thinking abilities, and preparing the next generation of nurses to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in diverse and dynamic healthcare settings.
Research:
Dr. Hermann’s research interests focus on ethics, caring, kindness, and gratitude within nursing practice. She is especially passionate about exploring the role of positive communication and building student confidence. Dr. Hermann is also actively involved in developing effective teaching strategies for both in-person and online learning environments. She collaborates with students on quality improvement initiatives that aim to enhance healthcare outcomes and strengthen clinical practice.
Department
Nursing - Doctorate
Position
Associate Professor
Books
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Grugan, Amy, Hermann, Maureen Teach Nursing with a Sense of Humor 2021
Articles
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Timm, Angela, Hermann, Maureen Being the nurse in the family: Balancing caregiving and self-care amidst grief and stress 2025 - N/A
Hermann, Maureen, Celebrating faculty strengths and differences: A positive strategy for thriving nursing academia 2025 - N/A
Buckland, Georgina, Hermann, Maureen Mental health: Through the patient's eyes 2025 - N/A
Hermann, Maureen, Lifting as we climb: A reflection on mentorship, growth, and leadership in nursing educaiton 2025 - N/A
Hermann, Maureen, Chocolate or citrus? Research can be fun!
23(3), p. 34-36 2025 - N/A
Reed, Sokonie, Hermann, Maureen All hands on deck: Bringing community engagement to nursing
23(2), p. e1-6 2025 - N/A
Pierce, Renee, Hermann, Maureen; Flinn, Laura; Lucia, Robert Compassion fatigue in nurse educators: Understanding and addressing emotional burnout in healthcare teaching 2024 - N/A
Hermann, Maureen, Mixon, Emily; Kun, Emi; Daehn, Nathan Support over comfort: Inspiring confidence in gen Z nursing students
22(4), p. 24-31 2024 - N/A
Hermann, Maureen, Capes of confidence
22(4), p. 5 2024 - N/A
Hermann, Maureen, Puetz, Maddie It's better to give than receive: Nursing and community engagement
22(3), p. 33-39 2024 - N/A
Flinn, Laura, Fogelmark, Kelly; Hermann, Maureen A positive environment of engagement and retention in the online learning environment 2024 - N/A
Hermann, Maureen, Stahl, Mercedes Meaningful communication in online education
21(6), p. 5 2023 - N/A
Hermann, Maureen, Wright-Boon, CJ The peanut butter to my jelly: A work friend is everything 2023 - N/A
Flinn, Laura, Hermann, Maureen My faculty is a real person! Overcoming struggles in an asynchronous learning environment 2023 - N/A
Hermann, Maureen, Positivity is contagious: Implementing caring behaviors for students in a COVID-19 era
21(3), p. 8-10 2023 - N/A
Hermann, Maureen, The positive effects of expressed gratitude 2023 - N/A
Hermann, Maureen, The COVID caring project
19(4), p. 4 2021
Publications
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Hermann, Maureen, Khairallah, Toufic Cultural awareness of the academic nurse educator 2017 - N/A
Hermann, Maureen, Cultural competence of the faculty nurse educator [DNP Capstone] 2016
Editing and Reviews
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Hermann, Maureen, Foundations for Population Health in Community/Public Health Nursing
6/e(ISBN: 978-0-323-77688-2) 2021 - N/A
Hermann, Maureen, Fundamentals of Nursing
10/e 2021
Presentations
- This virtual session explored how community engagement enhances nursing education by linking classroom learning to real-world impact. Co-presenters shared strategies for integrating service-learning and local partnerships to build clinical skills, foster leadership, and promote social responsibility in future nurses. 2024
- Discover how personal attitudes and perceptions of the academic nurse educator can inhibit the process of cultural competency in the nursing curricula. Understanding ones personal attitudes, perceptions, understanding, and knowledge of cultural competency, the academic nurse educator has opportunities to empower nursing students in embracing the diverse needs of the patient population. By participating in an academic educator workshop, one can identify how personal views and observations can be inhibited in providing education to the future nursing professional. 2017
Awards
- 2024 Faculty Achievement Award for Research
Recognized for exceptional research contributions in nursing and education, demonstrating leadership in advancing knowledge and scholarship within the academic community.
Bradley University College of Education and Health Sciences, Peoria, Illinois - 2019 Nursing Excellence Published Author Award
Recognized for publications and scholarly work related to a DNP capstone quality improvement project focused on enhancing cultural awareness among faculty nurse educators. The project led to multiple presentations at both organizational and national levels, highlighting a commitment to advancing inclusive excellence in nursing education through faculty development and evidence-based practice.
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois - Excellence in Nursing Award
• Awarded to the top graduating BSN student, selected by faculty vote based on minimum of 3.0 GPA and demonstrated excellence in dependability, accountability, leadership, enthusiasm, and professionalism. Recognized for significant contributions to the College, community, and profession, serving as a positive role model.
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing, Peoria, Illinois
Consulting
- "Positivity is Contagious" [Episode 11]
Podcast Guest Speaker
Consulted as a guest speaker on the podcast for the program titled “Positivity is Contagious,” Episode 11. During this episode, the discussion included teaching and learning strategies for faculty and students to build a positive environment in the classroom and on campus during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on fostering resilience, support, and a culture of positivity during challenging times.
Nursing Isn't Easy by Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!; Wolters Kluwer
2023 - 2023