Jennifer Bagwell
DNP, MSN, RN, OCN
Portfolio
Introduction
About me
As a student, I found that the work involved in teaching spoke to me. It was exciting. Even more exciting was coming to understand the rationales behind the work we do as nurses. Becoming a nurse educator allowed me to dive into those rationales and think about the philosophies that drive our stated rationales. Teaching feeds my intrigue with understanding what motivates the action of individuals and groups, and I think it positions me to have the kind of impact in nursing that is required to contribute to patient care excellence.
Aspen University
2021 - 2023
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Nursing Executive Leadership
Walden University
2013-2015
Masters of Science
Nursing Education
Clemson University
2008-2009
Bachelors of Science
Nursing
Tri-County Tech
2004-2008
Associates in Nursing
Nursing
Work Experience
Clinical
Bon Secours Mercy Health
2008-2024
Oncology/Stem Cell Transplant
Clinical Administraion
Bon Secours Mercy Health
2012-2015
Clinical Nurse Educator: Oncology
Academia
Clemson University
2015-present
Senior Lecturer
Professional Projects- Clinical
Free Standing
Cancer Center
Played an instrumental role in planning, developing, and opening a free-standing, comprehensive cancer center for Bon Secours Mercy Health
Nursing Eductaion
Developed and revised the Stem Cell Transplant training curriculum for BSHSI.
Developed the Basics of Oncology course for new oncology nurses for BSHSI.
Annual Symposium
Organize monthly Grand Rounds to include CME.
Organize an annual symposium for healthcare providers to include CME
Process Improvemnt
Project Title:
Standardizing Smart Tools to Include Educational Resources for Patients with Pre-
hypertension to Increase Health Promotion
Presented in Partial Fulfillment
Professional Projects- Academia
Classroom Gaming
Simulation Grant
Modern Technology
Incorporated research based active learning strategies in the classroom which includes, but not limited to:
- Breakout games
- Interactive Google slides
- KAHOOT
- Hands on activities
Project Title: “SET-UP: SET-ting nurses up for rural and Underserved Populations. Grant: $1.5 million
This project enhances simulation-education training in Bachelor of Science nursing students addressing the health needs of at-risk Oconee County SC to further health equity and health care equity.
Incorporated research based technology in the lab/classroom which includes, but not limited to:
- EHR Tutor
- Standardized patients
- Simulation
- Hands on activities
Courses Taught
Undergraduate
Fundamentals of Nursing: Lecture
Fundamentals of Nursing: Lab
Genetics and Genomics in Healthcare
graduate
Leadership in Healthcare Systems
Environmental Influences for Aggregate & Global Health Planning
Theoretical Basis of Organizational Behavior and Change
Vision
I believe that excellence is sought by adopting a practice of continuous quality improvement. I pilot strategies in my classroom, seek feedback from students and evaluate my course outcomes to continuously improve my teaching every semester. I recognize the uniqueness in all individuals and strive to conduct a classroom recognizing inherent differences in all aspects. The pedagogical tools are similar at all levels, in that active-learning methods are the most effective for promoting deep understanding and mastery. I use pure lecture as sparingly as possible and do as much as possible to get the students talking and applying material in the classroom. I want them to appreciate the long-term value of the material as it relates to their scientific studies and eventual careers.
Student Feedback
“Dr. Bagwell creates an engaging learning environment that fosters critical thinking and participation. I greatly enjoyed her style of teaching, a mix of fun group work and independent activities. Her passion for nursing and teaching is inspirational and supportive!”
”She is one of my favorite professors I have had here at Clemson. She provided us with real world examples when teaching us the content. She made sure to apply what we were learning to the real world. She always makes class fun and keeps us engaged.
“Dr. Bagwell is an amazing professor! You can tell she is doing what she was meant to do. She truly cares about each and every student that she teaches. I have never had someone truly want each of their students to succeed as much as she does. The learning strategies she implements are also a welcome change from the usual "boring" lecture that we have in some of our other classes. Dr. Bagwell is one of the best professors the university has to offer!
“Dr. Bagwell is a fantastic teacher and has impacted my life this past semester. She not only cares about our success as nursing students, but as normal people too. I appreciated how Dr. Bagwell asked us for our opinions on different things in her class. . She touched my life this semester with the different stories she told in our genetics class about her experience as a nurse, mom, friend, etc. She encourages me to be a better nurse and a better person! Dr. Bagwell put so much effort into this class, and I am thankful that I had her as a teacher this semester!
Student Feedback
“She has a desire to see me succeed and give me the tools to do nursing well :) I feel very encouraged and challenged by Dr. Bagwell.”
“Dr. Bagwell is knowledgeable and a great teacher. She helped me learn new content and always encouraged questions.”
“Dr. Bagwell is one of my favorite instructors. She makes lab feel so quick because she is a great instructor who truly wants us to succeed! She makes learning fun and interesting.”
“Dr. Bagwell communicates openly and honestly about her expectations for us as nursing students and future nurses. She shows genuine interest in what she is teaching and ensures that she expresses the relevance of what we are learning.”
“I really really love the way Dr. Bagwell teaches us. She tells us what is
required of us and lets us learn at our fullest capacity.”
“Dr. Bagwell made each lab a positive learning environment;
she is a really detailed instructor and a great human!”