Maureen Hermann, DNP, RN
Associate Professor
Contact
College of Nursing
Faculty - Nursing
Maureen Hermann, DNP, RN
Associate Professor
Throughout her career, Dr. Hermann has taught and mentored students at every level of nursing education—from undergraduate learners beginning their clinical journeys to graduate students preparing for advanced practice and leadership roles. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes academic excellence, personal integrity, and a deep-rooted commitment to faith, compassion, and service.
Dr. Hermann is passionate about creating academic environments where students feel supported, empowered, and prepared to become change agents in healthcare. She believes that nursing education should not only prepare students to deliver exceptional patient care, but also inspire them to become leaders and advocates for positive, lasting change in their communities and professions.
Research Focus
Fields of InterestTeaching:
Dr. Hermann’s teaching interests include educating and mentoring students through innovative curriculum development and active learning strategies. She is dedicated to fostering leadership skills, developing essential clinical reasoning and critical thinking abilities, and preparing the next generation of nurses to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in diverse and dynamic healthcare settings.
Research:
Dr. Hermann’s research interests focus on ethics, caring, kindness, and gratitude within nursing practice. She is especially passionate about exploring the role of positive communication and building student confidence. Dr. Hermann is also actively involved in developing effective teaching strategies for both in-person and online learning environments. She collaborates with students on quality improvement initiatives that aim to enhance healthcare outcomes and strengthen clinical practice.
Department
Nursing - Doctorate
Position
Associate Professor
Books
- Fundamentals of Nursing
Hermann Maureen, Potter A., Perry A., Stockert P., Hall A., Cultural Competence [Book Chapter] 2021 - Foundations for Population Health in Community/Public Health Nursing
Hermann Maureen, Stanhope M., Lancaster J., Full Cultural Review [Book Chapter] 2021 - Teach Nursing with a Sense of Humor
Grugan A., Hermann Maureen, Vaidya K., How to be funny when teaching nursing… (Or at Least how to TRY) [Book Chapter] 2021
General
- Hermann Maureen, Khairallah T., Cultural Awareness of the Academic Nurse Educator 2017
Publications
- Faculty Focus
Timm A., Hermann Maureen, Being the nurse in the family: Balancing caregiving and self-care amidst grief and stress, p. - 2025 - Faculty Focus
Hermann Maureen, Lifting as we climb: A reflection on mentorship, growth, and leadership in nursing education, p. - 2025 - Nursing Made Incredibly Easy
Reed Sokonie, Hermann Maureen, All hands on deck: Bringing community engagement to nursing
23:2, p. - 2025 - Nursing Made Incredibly Easy
Hermann Maureen, Chocolate or citrus? Research can be fun!
23:3, p. - 2025 - Nursing Made Incredibly Easy
Hermann Maureen, Puetz Madison, It's better to give than receive: Nursing and community engagement
22:3, p. - 2024 - Nursing Made Incredibly Easy
Hermann Maureen, Capes of confidence
22:4, p. - 2024 - Nursing Made Incredibly Easy
Hermann Maureen, Mixson Emily, Kun Emilja, Daehn Nathan, Support over comfort: Inspiring confidence in Gen Z nursing students
22:4, p. - 2024 - Faculty Focus
Pierce R., Hermann Maureen, Lucia R., Flinn L., Compassion fatigue in nurse educators: Understanding and addressing emotional burnout in healthcare teaching, p. - 2024 - Faculty Focus
Hermann Maureen, Wright-Boon CJ., The peanut butter to my jelly: A work friend is everything, p. - 2023 - Faculty Focus
Flinn L., Hermann Maureen, My faculty is a real person! Overcoming struggles in an asynchronous learning environment, p. - 2023 - Faculty Focus
Hermann Maureen, The positive effects of expressed gratitude, p. - 2023 - Faculty Focus
Flinn L., Fogelmark K., Hermann Maureen, A positive environment of engagement and retention in the online learning environment, p. - 2023 - Nursing Made Incredibly Easy
Hermann Maureen, Positivity is contagious: Implementing caring behaviors for students in a COVID-19 era
21:3, p. - 2023 - Nursing Made Incredibly Easy
Hermann Maureen, Stahl Mercedes, Meaningful communication in online education
21:6, p. - 2023 - Nursing Made Incredibly Easy
Hermann Maureen, The COVID-19 Caring Project
19:4, p. - 2021
Presentations
- Keynote Presentation: The Power of Community Engagement in Nursing Students 2024
- Cultural Awareness of the Faculty Nurse Educator 2017
Awards
- 2024 Faculty Achievement Award for Research
Recognized for exceptional research contributions in nursing and education, demonstrating leadership in advancing knowledge and scholarship within the academic community.
Bradley University College of Education and Health Sciences, Peoria, Illinois - 2019 Nursing Excellence Published Author Award
Recognized for publications and scholarly work related to a DNP capstone quality improvement project focused on enhancing cultural awareness among faculty nurse educators. The project led to multiple presentations at both organizational and national levels, highlighting a commitment to advancing inclusive excellence in nursing education through faculty development and evidence-based practice.
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois - Excellence in Nursing Award
• Awarded to the top graduating BSN student, selected by faculty vote based on minimum of 3.0 GPA and demonstrated excellence in dependability, accountability, leadership, enthusiasm, and professionalism. Recognized for significant contributions to the College, community, and profession, serving as a positive role model.
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing, Peoria, Illinois
Consulting
- "Positivity is Contagious" [Episode 11]
Podcast Guest Speaker
Consulted as a guest speaker on the podcast for the program titled “Positivity is Contagious,” Episode 11. During this episode, the discussion included teaching and learning strategies for faculty and students to build a positive environment in the classroom and on campus during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on fostering resilience, support, and a culture of positivity during challenging times.
Nursing Isn't Easy by Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!; Wolters Kluwer
2023 - 2023