Christine Maureen Young, MSN, RN, CNL

Assistant Professor

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Contact

ChristineRussell@creighton.edu
Faculty - Nursing
College of Nursing
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Christine Maureen Young, MSN, RN, CNL

Assistant Professor

Christine Young, MSN, RN is an Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing at Creighton University. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on Clinical Nurse Leadership from Creighton University. Her research interests include self-care for healthcare professionals, patient safety, and nursing education.

Christine has authored several publications on topics like QSEN competencies and safe patient handling in nursing education, with articles published in the Journal of Nursing Education and Nurse Educator. She has presented nationally and regionally on the importance of self-care in nursing, including award-winning research on faculty work-life balance.

In the classroom, Christine leads a variety of courses, including Nursing Care Management and Self-Care for Healthcare, fostering the development of nursing students and educators. Her work is deeply focused on enhancing healthcare resilience and advancing clinical education.

Teaching Interests

  • Safety and Quality

Research Focus

Safety and Quality in Patient Care

Position

Assistant Professor

Publications

  • The Journal of nursing education
    Williams Jacqueline, Goodman Joely, Ball Sarah, Young Christine, Woodward Trevor, Nursing From Within: A Self-Care Course for Undergraduate Nursing Students
    64:8, p. 530 - 533 2025
  • The Journal of nursing education
    Young Christine, Ball Sarah, Flott Elizabeth, Goodman Joely, Hercinger Maribeth, Threading QSEN Competencies Across a Baccalaureate Nursing Program: The Development of Dedicated QSEN Labs
    60:9, p. 526 - 528 2021
  • The Journal of nursing education
    Williams Jacqueline, Selig Cindy, Aufdenkamp Marilee, Young Christine, Hirsch Kathleen, Nursing Students' Perceptions of Staff Nurse Instructors' Characteristics in a Dedicated Education Unit
    60:8, p. 459 - 461 2021
  • Nurse educator
    Young Christine, Goodman Joely, Flott Elizabeth, Hercinger Maribeth, Ball Sarah J., Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Laboratory
    46:4, p. 197 - 197 2021
  • Nurse Educator
    Flott Elizabeth, Goodman Joely, Young Christine, Ball Sarah J., Hercinger Maribeth, Enhancing confidence and communication for clinical practice
    45:6, p. 351 - 351 2020
  • Nurse Educator
    Ball Sarah J., Goodman Joely, Flott Elizabeth, Young Christine, Hercinger Maribeth, Photosphere Safety Rooms
    45:5, p. 235 2020

Presentations

  • NurseFacultyWorkLife Balance: Setting Boundaries to Combat Burnout 2025
  • Elevating the Practice of Self-Care: Nursing Students Reflections 2024
  • Nurse Faculty Work-Life Balance: Setting Boundaries to Combat Burnout -0001