Dr. Jennifer Wethje is thrilled to be part of the nursing faculty at Quinnipiac University as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Dr. Wethje comes to QU with over twenty years of clinical experience paired with a health occupation teaching certification and 3 years of classroom teaching experience. She earned both her Nurse Practitioner (MSN - FNP) and her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degrees from Quinnipiac University. Prior to her nursing career, Dr. Wethje received her Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, with research centered on customer service in healthcare. Her doctoral research focused on improved access to antenatal screenings and care, as well as the correlation between state laws and healthcare outcomes.
Dr. Wethje's clinical background includes emergency nursing and high risk labor and delivery nursing. As an APRN, Dr. Wethje has experience in family medicine and women's health, primarily gynecology and obstetrics. She continues to work in women's health as a nurse practitioner, which allows her to stay current on clinical guidelines. She is passionate about providing current and compassionate care in practice, and fostering a safe and engaging learning experience for students. Dr. Wethje will be teaching undergraduate and graduate classes in the School of Nursing.