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.
![Dean Jessica Clark](/sites/default/files/styles/two_column_image/public/2024-01/dean-jessica-clark.jpg?itok=5MKnmU8w)
Leadership
![Cindy Adams](/sites/default/files/styles/card_contact/public/2023-06/cindy-adams.jpg?itok=Akif7iQo)
Cindy Adams, BSBA
- Assistant Dean for Administration and Finance
- 402.280.2004
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![Ryan Batenhorst](/sites/default/files/styles/card_contact/public/2021-11/ryan-batenhorst.jpg?itok=ACoUAwNC)
Ryan Batenhorst, MEd, NRP
- Program Director, Paramedicine Education
- 402.280.4573
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![Nancy Bredenkamp](/sites/default/files/styles/card_contact/public/2021-11/CON_bredenkamp_nancy.jpg?itok=aVJ0hYiF)
Nancy D. Bredenkamp, PhD, APRN-NP
- Chair, College of Nursing Graduate Program
- 402.461.0931
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![Jessica Clark](https://dms.creighton.edu/sites/default/files/faculty-images/jessica-clark2.jpg)
Jessica Clark, DNP, RN
- Dean, College of Nursing
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![Elizabeth Flott](https://dms.creighton.edu/sites/default/files/faculty-images/CON_Flott_Elizabeth.jpg)
Elizabeth A. Flott, EdD, RN
- Assistant Dean, College of Nursing - Faculty Development
- 402.280.2007
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![Jerilyn Kamm](/sites/default/files/styles/card_contact/public/2023-06/jerilyn-kamm.jpg?itok=8fCvaA7d)
Jerilyn Kamm, PhD, MA
- Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
- 402.280.2417
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![Mary Kunes-Connell](/sites/default/files/styles/card_contact/public/2021-12/M%20Kuns-Connell.jpg?itok=r3yNZGnd)
Mary Kunes-Connell, PhD, RN
- Associate Dean, College of Nursing Academics, Assessment, and Accreditation
- 402.280.2024
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![Joan Lappe](/sites/default/files/styles/card_contact/public/2021-12/J%20Lappe.jpg?itok=BpF3QLqx)
Joan Marie Lappe, PhD, RN, FAAN
- Associate Dean, College of Nursing Research
- 402.280.4646
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![Julie Manz](https://dms.creighton.edu/sites/default/files/faculty-images/Julie-Manz.jpg)
Julie A. Manz, PhD, RN
- Chair, BSN Program Chair
- 402.280.2057
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![Christina Murcek](/sites/default/files/styles/card_contact/public/2023-06/christina-murcek.jpg?itok=UeAUEb4o)
Christina Murcek, EdD
- Assistant Dean for Outcomes & Quality Improvement
- 402.280.3260
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![Jeffrey Zelda](/sites/default/files/styles/card_contact/public/2023-06/Jeff-Zelda-profile.jpg?itok=yC47sLeP)
Jeffrey Zelda, MBA, JD
- Associate Dean of Operations
- 402.280.4113
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![Kimberly Zuzenak](/sites/default/files/styles/card_contact/public/2023-06/kimberly-zuzenak.jpg?itok=5YcbTC2_)
Kimberly Zuzenak, MS, EdD
- Assistant Dean for Operations and Academic Success
- 402.280.5263
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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
![Kandi McCafferty](/sites/default/files/2021-11/kandi-mccafferty.jpg)