Dr. Minnich is an Associate Professor at Creighton University College of Nursing with over 13 years of academic service. She earned a DNP in Advanced Public Health/Global Health from Creighton University (2015), an MSN in Community Health Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2002), and a BS in Nursing from Purdue University (1994). Her clinical experience in public health nursing, includes work with migrants, people experiencing homelessness, communicable disease prevention, and women’s health. These experiences have deepened her commitment to improving health outcomes for all and advocating for systemic change. Currently, she teaches population health and professionalism, with a particular emphasis on policy and advocacy. Dr. Minnich's teaching is informed by her past research with underserved populations and the scholarship of teaching and learning. Her recent research interests focus on innovative teaching strategies and student well-being, aiming to enhance both the academic experience and the holistic development of nursing students.
Research Focus
Vulnerable populations - refugee and homeless populations Scholarship of teaching and learning and student well-being
Nurse education in practice Clark Kathleen, Rödlach Alexander, Simek Andrea, Miller Joyce, Ballesteros Mariana, Davis Rebecca, Holmes LeAnn, Minnich Margo, Schultz Alexandra, Professional identity development of advanced practice nurses: Evaluating its integration in curricula and relevance for professional practice 82, p. 104202 2025
Nurse education today Clark Kathleen, Ballesteros Mariana, Davis Rebecca, Rödlach Alexander, Holmes LeAnn, Minnich Margo, Schultz Alexandra, Miller Joyce, The role of Doctor of Nursing Practice programs' mission, vision, and values statements in the development of students' professional identity: A qualitative study 134, p. 106096 - 106096 2024
Nursing Forum Flott Elizabeth, Kirkpatrick Amanda, Rusch Lori, Koziol Dana, Laughlin Ann, Williams Jacqueline, Ball Sarah, Hanks Jacquie, Minnich Margo, Fostering collaborative learning and leadership through near-peer mentorship among undergraduate nursing students 57:5, p. 750 - 755 2022
Journal of Nursing Education Minnich Margo, Kirkpatrick Amanda J., Goodman Joely T., Whittaker Ali, Stanton Chapple Helen, Schoening Anne M., Khanna Maya M., Writing across the curriculum 57:6, p. 366 - 370 2018
Public Health Nursing Minnich Margo, Shirley Nancy, Enhancing a Public Health Nursing Shelter Program 34:6, p. 585 - 591 2017
Journal of Nursing Education Graves Janet K., Goodman Joely Tara, Hercinger Maribeth, Minnich Margo Jean, Murcek Christina M., Parks Jane M., Shirley Nancy, Evaluation of Embedded Audio Feedback on Writing Assignments 54:1, p. 41 - 44 2015