Dr. Judy Neubrander EdD, FNP-BC
Dean
Mennonite College of Nursing
- About
- Education
- Awards & Honors
- Research
Biography
Judy Neubrander, EdD, FNP-BC Judy is a tenured nursing professor who has over 20 years of academic experience and currently serves as the Dean of the Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University. In her academic role she has been a successful teacher and grant writer and principal investigator, garnering over $7 million dollars in federal funding to support the advancement of nursing education. She has also serves as a community leader serving on numerous boards and volunteering at a local free clinic. In her current role she is implementing a strategic plan within the college of nursing that is innovative and will stretch the college to a new level of leadership within the community and state and will continue the reputation of educational excellence the college has enjoyed for the last 100 years. She is a person of faith who enjoys being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends
Teaching Interests & Areas
Dr. Neubrander's areas of teaching interest include teacher education, hospice and palliative care and health care policy and ethics.
Research Interests & Areas
Dr. Neubrander's areas of research include hospice and palliative care, nursing education and undergraduate student research.
Other Family Nurse Practitioner/Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
EDD Adult and Community College
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
MSN Education and Adult Health
University of Kansas
BSN Nursing
William Jewell College
Bell Ringer
Illinois State University
2017
HERS Institute Fellow
Higher Education Resources
2015
Nominated for Great 100 Nurses
State of North Carolina
2015
North Carolina Nurses Association Benefactor of the Year Award
North Carolina Nurses Association
2015
College of Health and Human Sciences Leadership Award
College of Health and Human Sciences
2012
Faculty Research and Scholarship Award
College of Health and Human Sciences
2012
Nominated for Great 100 Nurses
State of North Carolina
2008
Nurse Educator of Tomorrow Scholarship, State of North Carolina
2008
Don C. Morgan Faculty Scholar Award
Western Carolina University College of Applied Sciences
2005
Excellence in Teaching Award
Western Carolina University Department of Nursing
2004
Book, Chapter
Neubrander, J. Drugs that inhibit DNA replication and mitosis:. Hardin, D (EDs). Jones and Bartlett (2013)
Neubrander, J. Drugs that inhibit DNA replication and mitosis: Flouroquinolones, metronidazole.. Jones and Bartlett Learning (2013)
Journal Article
Watkins, S., Joseph, A. R., Wright, V., Goddard, S., & Neubrander, J. (2024). The Effect of Interprofessional Education on Student Readiness for Collaborative Practice. Journal of Nursing Education, 63(5), 304–311. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20240305-05
Watkins, S., & Neubrander, J. COVID-19 Registered Nurse Telehealth Policy Implications. American Nurses Association A The Voice 8.1 (2020): Pg. 4.
Watkins, S., & Neubrander, J. Primary Care Registered Nurse Telehealth Policy Implications. Anthony Smith (EDs). Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare 0.0 (2020): 4.
Watkins, S., Neubrander, J., & Woodburn, M. CAUSE project to increase primary care nurses. Kevin Bersett (EDs). Illinois State University Redbird Scholar 4.2 (2019): 24-25.
Neubrander, J., Franzen, S., & Mathis, R. INPUT: An academic-practice partnership to an underserved rural community. Wiley (2018): 1-5.
Other
Metcalf, S., & Neubrander, J. Social determinants and educational barriers to (2016)
Metcalfe, S., & Neubrander, J. Social Determinants and Educational Barriers to Successful Admission to Nursing Programs for Minority and Rural Students. Journal of Professional Nursing 32.5 (2016): 377-382.
Metcalfe, S., Neubrander, J., & Morton, P. Social determinants and educational barriers for successful admission to nursing programs for minority and rural students.. The Journal of Professional Nursing/Elsevier Publications 32.5 (2016): 377-382.
Neubrander, J., & Metcalfe, E. Diversity in our schools of nursing. Tucker Publications June 2016 (2016)
Neubrander, J., & Huff, M. Interim administrators in higher education: A national study. Journal of Academic Administration in Higher Education (2016)
Presentations
Interprofessional education for the advancement of exercise science and improvement in health outcomes.. National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education Annual Conference. National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education. (2025)
Acute care nurses’ interest and barriers to transitioning into an academic education role. Illinois Organization of Nurse Leaders. Illinois Organization of Nurse LEaders. (2024)
Illinois Ambulatory Nurse Practice Consortium Spring Continuing Education Event: Ambulatory Leadership Panel Discussion. Illinois Ambulatory Nurse Practice Consortium Spring Continuing Education Event. Illinois Ambulatory Nurse Practice Consortium. (2021)
Interprofessional education simulation learning outcomes study.. Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Research Conference Poster Presentation. Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Research Conference Poster Presentation. (2021)
Nursing Interprofessional Education Simulation Learning Outcomes Study. 2021 Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) Annual Research Conference. Mennonite College of Nursing. (2021)
Nursing Interprofessional Education Simulation Learning Outcomes Study. MCN Virtual Research Symposium 2021. Mennonite College of Nursing. (2021)
Exploring the Primary Care Registered Nurse Role, Barriers, and Education Gaps for Elevated Practice Levels. 45th Annual American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing. (2020)
Exploring the primary Care Registered Nurse Role, Barriers, Benefits, and Education Gaps for Elevated Practice Levels. Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS). (2020)
Mennonite College of Nursing. (2020). Illinois State University
Symposium on Ambulatory CareJUNE 5 - 30 • REMOTE ACCESS.
https://nursing.illinoisstate.edu/research/initiatives/cause/symposium/index.php
Symposium on Ambulatory CareJUNE 5 - 30 • REMOTE ACCESS.
https://nursing.illinoisstate.edu/research/initiatives/cause/symposium/index.php
Change Agents for the Underserved: Service Education. HRSA Quarterly Meeting. Health Resources and Service Education. (2019)
Grants & Contracts
Center for Teaching and Learning Teaching Innovation Grant received for Evaluation of The Innovative Card Game Collaborate: Learning IPE One Hand at A Time.. ISU. Illinois State University. (2022)
CAUSE COVID-19 Telehealth Education Grant. Health Resources and Services Administration. Federal. (2020)
CAUSE_Change Agents for the Underserved Service Education. HRSA. Federal. (2018)
Nursing Student Medication Administration Practice in the Clinical Setting: A Multisite Study. Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University. (2018)
Sigma Theta Tau International Grant. Sigma Theta Tau Xi Pi Chapter. Private. (2017)