Dr. Jo Anne Genua is an Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing at Creighton University. Her research interests focus on population health, health promotion and disease prevention. She holds certification in public/community health.
Dr. Genua earned her PhD in Nursing Education in 2019 from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Her doctoral dissertation explored academic integrity and student honesty in reflective journal writing.
Currently, Dr. Genua is enrolled in the Health Equity Research Education Certificate Program (HEREP) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a 12-month program designed to enhance her expertise in community health research.
Teaching Interests
Community/Population Health; Public Health
Research Focus
Population Health, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Academic Integrity
Innovative teaching strategies (ITS) are peer reviewed, scholarly submissions created by members of the Association of Community Health Nurse Educators (ACHNE). These strategies are made available to educators as part of ACHNE dedication to promoting excellence in community and public health nursing education, research, and practice. With updates to the Public Health Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice and the new American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education, changes needed to be made to update the ITS submission forms and process. 2024
To develop, implement and evaluate an innovative strategy integrating digital photos using a 360-degree camera application as a strategy in teaching the community assessment process. Generally, foundational components of community assessment are defined in the classroom and applied in a community practicum setting. Teaching the basics of community assessment is challenging due to the necessarily broad and contextual nature of assessing whole populations. Incorporating digital photos as a teaching strategy augments the collection of data, provides a unique approach to learning and extends opportunities for community engagement. 2021