Jenna Beideck earned her Bachelor’s degree in Bio-Psychology from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 2007. She went on to complete the accelerated nursing program at Methodist College, graduating with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2011. In 2016, she obtained her AGACNP-DNP degree from Creighton University. Jenna spent the majority of her clinical career working as a Nurse Practitioner in Cardiology before transitioning into academia. In August 2022, she joined the UNMC Lincoln Campus as an Assistant Professor. In addition to her academic role, she previously co-owned a medical spa and is now part of Elevated Health Partners, a group of nurse practitioners focused on wellness and aesthetics. With a passion for education, Jenna is dedicated to helping students maximize their potential as future nurses and expand their clinical knowledge base. 

Jenna and her husband, Chase, are busy raising their boys—Cash, Colt, and Crew—and welcomed baby Crawford into the chaos in September 2025. In her free time, she enjoys reading, supporting all Husker sports, spending time with family and friends, and cheering on her children in all their endeavors.