Ryan Batenhorst, EdD, MEd, NRP

Assistant Professor

Ryan Batenhorst, MEd, NRP

Contact

RyanBatenhorst@creighton.edu
College of Nursing
EMS
Faculty - EMS Education
Emergency Medical Services (Master of Science)
CRISS II - Criss 2 - 246E

Ryan Batenhorst, EdD, MEd, NRP

Assistant Professor

Dr. Ryan K. Batenhorst is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Paramedicine, within the College of Nursing at Creighton University. He holds a Doctorate in Interdisciplinary Leadership (Ed.D.) from Creighton University and a master’s in education (M.Ed.) from Nebraska Wesleyan University. His research focuses on post-traumatic stress in paramedic students, clinical education methodologies, and the application of virtual and augmented reality in paramedicine education. His recent scholarly work includes a doctoral dissertation examining the impact of critical incident exposure on paramedic students and collaborative projects on interprofessional education.
A nationally registered and licensed paramedic and EMS instructor, Dr. Batenhorst has contributed to texts and peer-reviewed publications in paramedicine education. He is dedicated to advancing education and resilience in paramedicine, while also aiming to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation to address challenges in paramedicine education and clinical practice.

Teaching Interests

  • Positive Psychology Specialization, University of Pennsylvania

Research Focus

Post-Traumatic Stress in Paramedic Students, Paramedic Clinical Education, Virtual and Augmented Reality Simulation.

Department

Paramedicine

Position

Assistant Professor

Books

  • Challenges and Opportunities in Healthcare Leadership: Voices from the Crowd in Today's Complex and Interprofessional Healthcare Enviornment
    Sorensen, M, Batenhorst, R.K., Haller, D. Challenges and opportunities in healthcare leadership: voices from the crowd in today’s complex and interprofessional healthcare environment.
    1st ed 2022

Presentations

  • Mass-Casualty Trauma Incident Response; Bridging the Disaster Scene with the Hospital. Creighton University College of Nursing. 2023
  • Mass-Casualty Trauma Incident Response; Bridging the Disaster Scene with the Hospital. Creighton University College of Nursing. 2023
  • Are Students Experiencing Post Traumatic Stress? Nebraska Instructor Society Pre-Conference. 2023
  • Goals and Objectives and Other Fascinating Stuff. Nebraska Instructor Society Pre-Conference. 2023
  • Mass-Casualty Trauma Incident Response; Bridging the Disaster Scene with the Hospital. Creighton University College of Nursing. 2022
  • Mass-Casualty Trauma Incident Response; Bridging the Disaster Scene with the Hospital. Creighton University College of Nursing. 2022
  • Are Paramedic Students Experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress as a Result of Clinical Rotations? National Association of EMS Educators. 2022
  • Mass-Casualty Trauma Incident Response; Bridging the Disaster Scene with the Hospital. Creighton University College of Nursing. 2022
  • Paramedic Student Resilience & Wellbeing. National Association of EMS Educators. 2021
  • Mass-Casualty Trauma Incident Response; Bridging the Disaster Scene with the Hospital. Creighton University College of Nursing. 2021
  • Neurological Emergencies. Creighton University National Continued Competency Program. (NCCP). 2021
  • Psychiatric and Behavioral Emergencies. Creighton University National Continued Competency Program. (NCCP). 2021
  • Central Nervous System Injuries. Creighton University National Continued Competency Program. (NCCP). 2021
  • Infectious Disease. Creighton University National Continued Competency Program. (NCCP). 2021
  • Immunological Emergencies. Creighton University National Continued Competency Program. (NCCP). 2021
  • Trauma Triage. Creighton University National Continued Competency Program. (NCCP). 2021
  • Toxicological Emergencies. Creighton University National Continued Competency Program. (NCCP). 2021
  • 12 Lead ECG Interpretation in Paramedicine. Paramedic Continuing Education Lecture. Columbus Fire Department National Continued Competency Program. (NCCP). 2020
  • Behavioral Emergencies and Crisis Intervention for the Paramedic Columbus Fire Department National Continued Competency Program. (NCCP). 2020
  • Followership in Complex Trauma. Ed.D. student presentation 2020
  • Trauma Triage. Creighton University National Continued Competency Program. (NCCP). 2020

Awards

  • Alpha Iota Sigma Honor Society (AIS)
    AIS was established in 2012 and has members from more than a dozen institutions, with the goal of recognizing and promoting the academic achievements of multidisciplinary students and professionals. Receiving this invitation is a testimony to your embodiment of the values and demonstration of advancing the mission of the honor society, that is, to create a sense of community among interdisciplinary students and graduates of interdisciplinary programs.
    Creighton University Chapter