Margo Jean Minnich, DNP, RN

Associate Professor

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Contact

MargoMinnich@creighton.edu
Faculty - Nursing
College of Nursing
CRISS II - Criss 2 - 196E

Margo Jean Minnich, DNP, RN

Associate Professor

Dr. Minnich is an Associate Professor at Creighton University College of Nursing with over 13 years of academic service. She earned a DNP in Advanced Public Health/Global Health from Creighton University (2015), an MSN in Community Health Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2002), and a BS in Nursing from Purdue University (1994). Her clinical experience in public health nursing, includes work with migrants, people experiencing homelessness, communicable disease prevention, and women’s health. These experiences have deepened her commitment to improving health outcomes for all and advocating for systemic change.
Currently, she teaches population health and professionalism, with a particular emphasis on policy and advocacy. Dr. Minnich's teaching is informed by her past research with underserved populations and the scholarship of teaching and learning. Her recent research interests focus on innovative teaching strategies and student well-being, aiming to enhance both the academic experience and the holistic development of nursing students.

Research Focus

Vulnerable populations - refugee and homeless populations Scholarship of teaching and learning and student well-being

Department

Nursing - Bachelors

Position

Associate Professor

Publications

  • Nurse education in practice
    Clark Kathleen, Rödlach Alexander, Simek Andrea, Miller Joyce, Ballesteros Mariana, Davis Rebecca, Holmes LeAnn, Minnich Margo, Schultz Alexandra, Professional identity development of advanced practice nurses: Evaluating its integration in curricula and relevance for professional practice
    82, p. 104202 2025
  • Nurse education today
    Clark Kathleen, Ballesteros Mariana, Rödlach Alexander, Holmes LeAnn, Minnich Margo, Schultz Alexandra, Miller Joyce, Davis Rebecca, The role of Doctor of Nursing Practice programs' mission, vision, and values statements in the development of students' professional identity: A qualitative study
    134, p. 106096 - 106096 2024
  • Nursing Forum
    Flott Elizabeth, Kirkpatrick Amanda, Rusch Lori, Koziol Dana, Laughlin Ann, Williams Jacqueline, Ball Sarah, Hanks Jacquie, Minnich Margo, Fostering collaborative learning and leadership through near-peer mentorship among undergraduate nursing students
    57:5, p. 750 - 755 2022
  • Journal of Nursing Education
    Minnich Margo, Kirkpatrick Amanda J., Goodman Joely T., Whittaker Ali, Stanton Chapple Helen, Schoening Anne M., Khanna Maya M., Writing across the curriculum
    57:6, p. 366 - 370 2018
  • Public Health Nursing
    Minnich Margo, Shirley Nancy, Enhancing a Public Health Nursing Shelter Program
    34:6, p. 585 - 591 2017
  • Journal of Nursing Education
    Graves Janet K., Goodman Joely Tara, Hercinger Maribeth, Minnich Margo Jean, Murcek Christina M., Parks Jane M., Shirley Nancy, Evaluation of Embedded Audio Feedback on Writing Assignments
    54:1, p. 41 - 44 2015

Other

  • Minnich, M. & Selde, S. Critical Issues in Human Inquiry NUR 170: Taking Care of Yourself and Your Community. Creighton University Magis Core Curriculum Faculty Development Grant. Award amount: $1750.

  • Minnich, M. Interprofessional Book Discussions. Health Humanities IPE Curriculum Innovation Fellowship. Award amount: $1500

  • Rusch, L. (PI), Flott, B., Kirkpatrick, A., Ball, S., Williams, J., & Minnich, M. Exploring Effective Practices and Outcomes for Collaborative Learning and Leadership Teaching Techniques. Creighton University Teaching and Learning Center. Faculty Development Grant. Award amount: $1350.00. Co-Investigator

  • Bautista, V. (PI), Minnich, M. & Walsh, D. Academic Service-Learning: Assessing Impact. Creighton University Teaching and Learning Center. Faculty Development Grant. Award amount: $2000. Co-Investigator

  • Minnich, M. (2021). NUR 439: Population-Based Health II Anti-Racism Content. Magis Core Curriculum Course Development Grants: Anti-Racism. Award amount: $750.