Jean Carraher

Jean Carraher has a diverse work experience in the field of nursing. From 1996 to 2009, they worked as a Staff RN at the University of Minnesota Children's Hospital, providing bedside care for critically ill children. They also took on additional responsibilities such as being a preceptor, charge nurse, and a member of the interdisciplinary team.

In 2008, Jean joined the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview as a Clinical Development Specialist. In this role, they led the development of new orientation competencies and processes for the hospital, as well as handled education and orientation for various departments and units. They also led large-scale education projects, including the orientation of over 350 nursing staff moving to a new facility.

Jean then transitioned to the role of Nursing Professional Practice Leader at Fairview Health Services in 2015. In this position, they collaborated with patient care units and nursing leadership to meet education and practice needs. They specifically provided direct support for Emergency Departments and pediatric populations, and worked on nursing excellence projects such as the development of shared decision-making structures and partnerships for research and quality improvement.

In 2018, Jean started working as a Content Developer at Wolters Kluwer Health. They served as a clinical editor for Lippincott blended learning content and contributed to the development of such content.

Overall, Jean Carraher's work experience showcases their expertise in nursing practice, education, and professional development.

Jean Carraher completed their education in a sequential manner, with their highest degree being a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Health Innovation and Leadership, earned from the University of Minnesota from 2013 to 2016. Prior to that, they obtained a Master's Degree in Child and Family Nursing from the same institution from 1998 to 2003. Their undergraduate education includes a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from the University of Minnesota, completed before 1995, and another Bachelor's Degree in Genetics and Cell Biology from the same university, completed before 1991.

Furthermore, Jean Carraher has obtained various certifications throughout their career. They received the Nurse Executive - Board Certified certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in December 2016. In October 2010, they obtained the Nursing Professional Development certification from the American Nursing Certification Corporation. Additionally, in September 2005, they acquired the Pediatric Critical Care Nursing certification from AACN.