Maureen Hermann, DNP, RN
Associate Professor
Contact
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
- Fundamentals of Nursing
Biersmith Charlotte, Weilitz Pamela Becker, Wentz Joan Domigan, West Katherine, Wood Terry L., Michels Kathleen, Wright Boon Carolyn J., Wunderlich Rita, Yancey Valerie, Pezzotti William, Rebar Cherie R., Cason Linda, Cherry Pamela L., Colwell Janice C., Comrie Rhonda W., Cooney Maureen F., Baxter Kimberly Diane, Baird Sylvia K., Balakas Karen, Battle Brenda, Beasley Sharon Ferguson, Bentler-Lampe Lois, Boundy Janice, Bower Jessica L., Delgado Sarah, Costantinou Eileen, Crowe Cheryl A., Curchoe Ruth M., DeMoss Marinetta, Doyle Bronwyn, Dupler Alice E., Durbin Christine R., Burger Jeri, Britt Karen, Brock Anna, Buckner Sheryl, Fellows Jane, Ecker Margaret, Elkin Martha Keene, Falker Antoinette, Gaehle Kay, Fetzer Susan, Folse Victoria N., Frederick Leah W., Graham Lorri A., Harmon Carla Armstead, Hendricks Susan, Hermann Maureen, Kerr Noël Marie, Hirshberg Mimi, Hulsey Tara, Jefferson Lenetra, Kilkus Steve, Kilpatrick Judith Ann, Kist Shari, Klingman Lori, Kulwicki Anahid, Koithan Mary, Korem Karen, Kruse Gayle L., LaMar Jerrilee, Larson Joyce, L’Ecuyer Kristine M., Lever Kathryn, Marshall Deborah, Ludwick Ruth, Lueckenotte Annette G., Lyerla Frank, Maxwell Barbara, McCalley Erin H., McClung Emily, McCutchan Judith A., Broussard Mandy, O’Connor Patricia A., McKenna Emily, Miller Theresa, Neel Elaine K., Ostendorf Wendy, Pacquiao Dula, Panthofer Nancy C., Polan Elaine U., Laplante Nancy, Castille Ross, Costantinou Eileen, Felver Linda, May Karen A., McConachie Angela, Parsons Jill, Poirrier Amber, Sanazaro Debbie, Reynolds Beverly J., Rose Kristine, Ruchala Patsy L., Savage Lynette, Schallom Marilyn, Sona Carrie, Sorenson Matthew R., Archer Paulette M., Vardaman Shellye A., Adams Jeanette, Aebersold Michelle, Rose Kristine, Aud Myra A., Ayzengart Katherine N., Baier Marjorie, Todic Jelena, Starkweather Angela Renee, Thobaben Marshelle, Thompson Donna L., Tritak Ann B., Vardaman Shellye A., Waite Janis, Wehmer Mary Ann, Contributors and Reviewers [Book Chapter] 2026 - Fundamentals of Nursing
Adams Jeanette, Savage Lynette, Rose Kristine, L. Ruchala Patsy, Sanazaro Debbie, J. Reynolds Beverly, Schallom Marilyn, Sona Carrie, R. Sorenson Matthew, B. Tritak Ann, Thobaben Marshelle, L. Thompson Donna, Todic Jelena, Renee Starkweather Angela, A. Vardaman Shellye, Waite Janis, Ann Wehmer Mary, Domigan Joan, Becker Weilitz Pamela, West Katherine, L. Wood Terry, J. Wright Carolyn, Wunderlich Rita, Yancey Valerie, Boundy Janice, Diane Baxter Kimberly, Ferguson Beasley Sharon, Bentler-Lampe Lois, L. Bower Jessica, Britt Karen, Brock Anna, L. Cherry Pamela, Buckner Sheryl, Burger Jeri, Cason Linda, C. Colwell Janice, W. Comrie Rhonda, F. Cooney Maureen, Costantinou Eileen, A. Crowe Cheryl, M. Curchoe Ruth, Delgado Sarah, DeMoss Marinetta, Doyle Bronwyn, E. Dupler Alice, Falker Antoinette, R. Durbin Christine, Ecker Margaret, Keene Elkin Martha, Fellows Jane, Felver Linda, Fetzer Susan, N. Folse Victoria, A. Graham Lorri, Hermann Maureen, W. Frederick Leah, Gaehle Kay, Hirshberg Mimi, Hulsey Tara, Armstead Harmon Carla, Hendricks Susan, Kilkus Steve, Jefferson Lenetra, Marie Kerr Noël, Ann Kilpatrick Judith, Kist Shari, Klingman Lori, Koithan Mary, Korem Karen, N. Ayzengart Katherine, Aebersold Michelle, M. Archer Paulette, A. Aud Myra., Baier Marjorie, K. Baird Sylvia, Balakas Karen, Battle Brenda, Larson Joyce, L. Kruse Gayle, Kulwicki Anahid, LaMar Jerrilee, M. L’Ecuyer Kristine, Lever Kathryn, Ludwick Ruth, G. Lueckenotte Annette, H. McCalley Erin, Lyerla Frank, Marshall Deborah, Maxwell Barbara, McClung Emily, McConachie Angela, A. McCutchan Judith, McKenna Emily, Ostendorf Wendy, Miller Theresa, K. Neel Elaine, A. O’Connor Patricia, Pacquiao Dula, C. Panthofer Nancy, Parsons Jill, U. Polan Elaine, Contributors to previous editions [Book Chapter] 2023 - Fundamentals of Nursing
Hermann Maureen, Potter A., Perry A., Stockert P., Hall A., Cultural Competence [Book Chapter] 2021 - Foundations for Population Health in Community/Public Health Nursing
Hermann Maureen, Stanhope M., Lancaster J., Full Cultural Review [Book Chapter] 2021 - Teach Nursing with a Sense of Humor
Grugan A., Hermann Maureen, Vaidya K., How to be funny when teaching nursing… (Or at Least how to TRY) [Book Chapter] 2021
General
- Hermann Maureen, Khairallah T., Cultural Awareness of the Academic Nurse Educator 2017
Publications
- Faculty Focus
Timm A., Hermann Maureen, Being the nurse in the family: Balancing caregiving and self-care amidst grief and stress, p. - 2025 - Faculty Focus
Hermann Maureen, Lifting as we climb: A reflection on mentorship, growth, and leadership in nursing education, p. - 2025 - Nursing Made Incredibly Easy
Reed Sokonie, Hermann Maureen, All hands on deck: Bringing community engagement to nursing
23:2, p. - 2025 - Nursing Made Incredibly Easy
Hermann Maureen, Chocolate or citrus? Research can be fun!
23:3, p. - 2025 - Nursing Made Incredibly Easy
Hermann Maureen, Puetz Madison, It's better to give than receive: Nursing and community engagement
22:3, p. - 2024 - Nursing Made Incredibly Easy
Hermann Maureen, Capes of confidence
22:4, p. - 2024 - Nursing Made Incredibly Easy
Hermann Maureen, Mixson Emily, Kun Emilja, Daehn Nathan, Support over comfort: Inspiring confidence in Gen Z nursing students
22:4, p. - 2024 - Faculty Focus
Pierce R., Hermann Maureen, Lucia R., Flinn L., Compassion fatigue in nurse educators: Understanding and addressing emotional burnout in healthcare teaching, p. - 2024 - Faculty Focus
Hermann Maureen, Wright-Boon CJ., The peanut butter to my jelly: A work friend is everything, p. - 2023 - Faculty Focus
Flinn L., Hermann Maureen, My faculty is a real person! Overcoming struggles in an asynchronous learning environment, p. - 2023 - Faculty Focus
Hermann Maureen, The positive effects of expressed gratitude, p. - 2023 - Faculty Focus
Flinn L., Fogelmark K., Hermann Maureen, A positive environment of engagement and retention in the online learning environment, p. - 2023 - Nursing Made Incredibly Easy
Hermann Maureen, Positivity is contagious: Implementing caring behaviors for students in a COVID-19 era
21:3, p. - 2023 - Nursing Made Incredibly Easy
Hermann Maureen, Stahl Mercedes, Meaningful communication in online education
21:6, p. - 2023 - Nursing Made Incredibly Easy
Hermann Maureen, The COVID-19 Caring Project
19:4, p. - 2021
Presentations
- Keynote Presentation: The Power of Community Engagement in Nursing Students 2024
- Cultural Awareness of the Faculty Nurse Educator 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