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Dawn Boettcher

Director of Nursing

Department
Nursing
College
College of Health
Contact
dboettcher@jcu.edu
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Background

Dr. Dawn Boettcher, EdD, RN-MSN, is the Director of Nursing and an Associate Professor at John Carroll University with more than 20 years of experience in nursing, nursing education, and academic leadership. She brings a student-centered, mission-driven approach grounded in Jesuit values, with a strong focus on academic quality, program development, and faculty engagement. Since joining John Carroll University in 2024, she has led the BSN program through a successful accreditation process, earning a full five-year accreditation with no compliance concerns. Her leadership has strengthened curriculum alignment, enhanced evaluation processes, and supported continued program growth. Dr. Boettcher is committed to preparing compassionate, competent nurses equipped to lead and serve in an evolving healthcare environment

Areas of Expertise

  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Nursing Education and Leadership
  • Higher Ed Education and Leadership

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma
08/1998
Nursing Riverside School of Practical Nursing
Newport News, Virginia
Associate of Science in Nursing Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Nursing
Mt. Mercy College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Masters of Science in Nursing Leadership and Management
Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Doctorate of Education
Leadership in Higher Education
Maryville University
St. Louis, Missouri

Courses Taught

Dr. Dawn Boettcher has taught a wide range of courses across undergraduate nursing education, with a particular emphasis on pharmacology, health assessment, and foundational and advanced clinical practice. Her teaching spans both didactic and laboratory settings, where she integrates clinical reasoning, patient-centered care, and evidence-based practice. She has experience supporting students across multiple levels of the curriculum, helping them build from core knowledge to application in complex clinical environments. Dr. Boettcher also incorporates emerging topics such as healthcare technologies and quality and safety principles into her teaching. Her approach emphasizes active learning, critical thinking, and preparation for real-world nursing practice.

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