College of Nursing Leadership

Throughout our history, the Creighton University College of Nursing has been led by extraordinary people committed to providing an innovative education for nurses who want to contribute something meaningful to the world. Our leaders today are no exception.

Jessica Clark, DNP, RN

Dean of the College of Nursing

Jessica Clark, DNP, RN has served as Dean of Creighton University’s College of Nursing since January 2024. Prior to Creighton, Dean Clark served as the Dean of the College of Education and Health Sciences at Bradley University where she provided academic, administrative, and financial leadership for six academic interdisciplinary departments such as nursing, OT, PT and K-12 education.

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Dean Jessica Clark

Leadership

Mary Kunes-Connell

Mary Kunes-Connell, PhD, RN

Mike Lacey

Mike Lacey

Richard Murcek

Richard Murcek, BFA

Christina Murcek​

Christina Murcek​, EdD

Jeffrey Zelda

Jeffrey Zelda, MBA, JD​​

Our Bluejay Difference

"We work hard to place our students in an environment where they are going to grow and learn and be successful. Where we know they will make a difference and be happy." --Kandis McCafferty, Nursing Instructor

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Kandi McCafferty