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Professor Jasper earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Mount Mercy University, while beginning her nursing career as a student nurse tech at UnityPoint Health – Allen Hospital. Following graduation, she continued her work at Allen Hospital, gaining extensive clinical experience across a variety of specialties including orthopedics, the operating room, PACU, ICU, ambulatory surgery, endoscopy, infusion services, and the Surgery Center at United Medical Park. She went on to earn her Master of Science in Nursing Education from Allen College. In her role as a nurse educator, Professor Jasper has taught first-semester nursing students in theory, lab, and clinical settings, and has worked with second- through fourth-semester students in simulation-based education. Professor Jasper is a Certified Academic Clinical Nurse Educator (CNEcl), member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, and has served as Counselor for the Pi Kappa Chapter at Allen College.
Education:
MSN, Nursing Education, Allen College
BSN, Mount Mercy University
Professional Certifications and Licensure:
Certified Nurse Educator, Clinical (CNEcl)
Licensed by the state of Iowa as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Professional Memberships:
Iowa League for Nursing Education
National League for Nursing
Sigma Theta Tau International
Teaching Concentration:
Nursing fundamental knowledge and skills, simulation
What do you enjoy most about teaching at Allen College?
I love the small class sizes, as it allows me to really get to know my students. I love the faculty I work with, who are so knowledgeable and supportive. The thing I truly enjoy the most is grooming the next generation of skilled and compassionate nurses, the kind of nurses I want caring for me and my family! Watching their confidence grow and seeing the moment theory clicks into real-life is deeply rewarding.