Ryan Batenhorst, EdD, MEd, NRP

Assistant Professor

Ryan Batenhorst, MEd, NRP

Contact

RyanBatenhorst@creighton.edu
College of Nursing
EMS
Faculty - EMS Education
Emergency Medical Services (Master of Science)
CRISS II - Criss 2 - 246E

Ryan Batenhorst, EdD, MEd, NRP

Assistant Professor

Dr. Ryan K. Batenhorst is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Paramedicine, within the College of Nursing at Creighton University. He holds a Doctorate in Interdisciplinary Leadership (Ed.D.) from Creighton University and a master’s in education (M.Ed.) from Nebraska Wesleyan University. His research focuses on post-traumatic stress in paramedic students, clinical education methodologies, and the application of virtual and augmented reality in paramedicine education. His recent scholarly work includes a doctoral dissertation examining the impact of critical incident exposure on paramedic students and collaborative projects on interprofessional education.
A nationally registered and licensed paramedic and EMS instructor, Dr. Batenhorst has contributed to texts and peer-reviewed publications in paramedicine education. He is dedicated to advancing education and resilience in paramedicine, while also aiming to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation to address challenges in paramedicine education and clinical practice.

Teaching Interests

  • Positive Psychology Specialization, University of Pennsylvania

Research Focus

Post-Traumatic Stress in Paramedic Students, Paramedic Clinical Education, Virtual and Augmented Reality Simulation.

Department

Paramedicine

Position

Assistant Professor

Books

  • Jacobsson Marie, Lantz Spencer, Batenhorst Ryan, Hedeen Garrett, Pittman Brandon, Berkman Jared, Fernandez Antonio, Wampler David, PRISM: Pediatric Responses in Emergency Medical Services Sedation and Management of Behavioral Health Emergencies 2025
  • Clinical reasoning in the health professions
    Higgs Joy, Jensen Gail M, Loftus Stephen, Trede Franziska, Batenhorst Ryan, Grace Sandra, Teaching Clinical Reasoning in Paramedicine [Book Chapter] 2025

Publications

  • Journal of emergency medical services
    Batenhorst Ryan, Are Paramedicine Students Experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress as a Result of a Clinical Rotation?, p. - 2025

Presentations

  • Breaking Down the Silos: Development and Implementation of an Interprofessional Escape Room 2025
  • Are Paramedic Students Experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress as a Result of a Clinical Rotation? 2025
  • Are Paramedicine Students Experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress as a Result of Clinical Rotations? 2025
  • Navigating Mental Health Challenges in Paramedicine Education: Ensuring Support and Resilience During Clinical Rotations 2024
  • Are Paramedicine Students Experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress as a Result of Clinical Rotations? 2024