College of Nursing

- Academic Programs Overview
- Traditional BSN
  Make a difference in the lives of patients — and launch a meaningful and rewarding career.
- Accelerated BSN
  Get on the fast track to a career with purpose with an accelerated bachelor of science in nursing from UNMC.
- RN to BSN
  Gain new skills and career opportunities with UNMC's RN-to-BSN program.
- Master of Science in Nursing
  Advance to the next level of nursing professionalism with an MSN degree from UNMC.
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
  Our DNP degree will uniquely qualify you to lead nursing practice into the next generation.
- PhD in Nursing
  The PhD in Nursing is a research-focused doctorate through UNMC's Graduate Studies program that prepares scholars for leadership roles in academia and outside of academia.
- Research Overview
- Niedfelt Nursing Research Center
  The center provides an infrastructure to propel faculty and student progress across all stages of research.
- CRISP
  The Center for Chronic Illness Self-management and Prevention's mission is to be a leader and innovator in the science of self-management and prevention of chronic illness.
- Research News
  Learn about innovative activities going on in the College of Nursing.
- Research Pillars
  Learn about our four research pillars.
- Partnerships Overview
- Morehead Center for Nursing Practice
  The center serves as an advocate for our faculty in an innovative approach: The right clinical practice as part of an academic appointment.
- Office of Global Health
  UNMC's partnerships around the world allow students in the College of Nursing to observe differences in nursing roles and engage in culture while studying health care systems.
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Jennifer Eilts, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE

Assistant Professor, UNMC College of Nursing

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Phone: 402-472-7499

Dr. Jennifer Eilts joined the UNMC College of Nursing, Lincoln Division, in 2026. She began her
nursing career in 2002 after earning a diploma from Bryan School of Nursing. She later earned BSN
and MSN degrees from Nebraska Wesleyan University, followed by a Doctor of Education degree (EdD) with an emphasis in nursing education from Bryan College of Health Sciences.

Before transitioning to academia in 2019, Dr. Eilts spent 17 years as a procedural cardiovascular nurse at Bryan Medical Center, where she served in a leadership role while earning board certification in cardiovascular nursing (CVRN) and becoming a Certified Cardiovascular Care Coordinator (C4).

Education

2024, EdD, Bryan College of Health Sciences
2015, MSN, Nebraska Wesleyan University
2004, BSN, Nebraska Wesleyan University
2002, RN Diploma, Bryan School of Nursing

Research Interests

Self-Regulated Learning
Student Success
Transition-to-Practice Mentorship
Innovation in Nursing Education

Publications

Eilts, J. (2025). Self-regulated and strategic learning practices as predictors of academic performance novice nursing students. Nurse Educator, 50(2), 94-99. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000001767
Eilts, J. (2023). Using guided learning templates to practice clinical reasoning. Nurse Educator, 48(2), 77. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000001282