Dr. Jennifer L. Jessen, EdD, RN, CNOR, FNAP, is an Associate Professor in the College of Nursing at Creighton University. Her scholarship centers on perioperative nursing education, interprofessional education (IPE), and the development of assessment strategies to advance competency-based learning. She holds a Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education and an MSN in Nursing Education from the College of Saint Mary, and a BSN from Creighton University. In addition to teaching, Dr. Jessen leads a special assignment in assessment and accreditation, developing a comprehensive assessment model for undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, aligning student learning outcomes with national standards, and supporting accreditation readiness. She has secured funding for projects on IPE assessment and community-based advance care planning, with work published in Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice and Health, Interprofessional Practice and Education. A Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice, she is dedicated to preparing collaborative, practice-ready health professionals.