Dr. Nancy Bredenkamp is an Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing at Creighton University. She holds a PhD in Nursing Education from the University of Northern Colorado, with a minor in statistical analysis. Her dissertation focused on comparing the effectiveness of simulation-based learning and online learning in enhancing knowledge acquisition, knowledge retention, and perceived effectiveness among registered nurses in a rural acute care hospital. Dr. Bredenkamp's ongoing research interests center on the use of simulation in nursing education and the development of competency-based assessments for advanced practice nursing students.

In addition to her academic role, Dr. Bredenkamp is a practicing Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in rural healthcare settings. Her leadership within the College of Nursing has included serving as the Family Nurse Practitioner Track Lead, Graduate Faculty Chair, Graduate Program Chair, Assistant Dean, and Associate Dean of Graduate Programs. Dr. Bredenkamp’s contributions to nursing education have been recognized with multiple accolades, including three Teaching Excellence Awards from graduate students and the Educator of the Year Award from the Nebraska Nurse Practitioner Organization.