Jodi Burnes, DNP, RNC-NIC, C-EFM, CHSE
Assistant Professor/Simulation Coordinator, School of Nursing and Health Professions
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 808-739-7436
With over 25 years of experience in healthcare, Jodi Burnes began her career as a scrub tech in labor and delivery before earning her BSN from Colorado Mesa University and pursuing her passion in the NICU. She went on to earn an MSN in Nursing Education from Capella University and most recently completed her DNP at the University of Rhode Island with a focus on simulation. Throughout her career, Jodi has earned multiple certifications, including High-Risk Neonatal Intensive Care, External Fetal Monitoring, S.T.A.B.L.E., and Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE). Her teaching experience spans didactic courses in maternity, pediatrics, pharmacology, and dosage & calculations. In simulation, she has led programs in pediatrics and maternity, as well as, serving as Director of Simulation Programs at several colleges and universities. Jodi is also an advocate for accessibility and inclusivity in education, and is often accompanied by her medical alert service dog, LeiaLani, who is an integral part of her professional journey.
Academic Degrees
- Doctorate in Nursing Practice, University of Rhode Island
- Master of Science in Nursing, Capella University
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Colorado Mesa University
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse, currently active in Hawaii and Rhode Island. Past: Connecticut, Virginia, Michigan, and New Jersey
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE), SSH
- High-Risk Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing, NCC
- External Fetal Monitoring, NCC
Service to the Profession
- Treasurer, Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Society, Delta Upsilon Chapter at Large
- President, Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Society, Mu Delta Chapter
Memberships
- Society of Simulation in Healthcare, SSH
- International Nursing Association of Clinical Simulation and Learning, INACSL
- National League of Nursing, NLN
- National Association of Neonatal Nurses, NANN
- Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, AWHONN