Dr. Jean Truman

Degrees and Credentials

D.N.P Nursing, Case Western Reserve University
M.S.N. Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, Gannon University
B.S.N. Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Short Bio

Dr. Truman came to Pitt-Bradford in 2003 as an adjunct clinical faculty and was offered a full-time position in 2004 as assistant professor of nursing and ASN Program Coordinator. In 2015, Dr. Truman was awarded tenure and promoted to associate professor. Dr. Truman has served the university as Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, and Director of Assessment and Program Review. Her current appointment is Director of Nursing Programs in Bradford and Titusville, including the AS in Nursing and online RN-BSN completion programs. Prior to coming to Pitt-Bradford, Dr. Truman worked as a critical care nurse, a coordinator of staff education, and a nursing supervisor. She is a Certified Nurse Educator through The National League for Nursing and is a Program Peer-Evaluator and member of the Evaluation Review Panel for Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Dr. Truman completed the coursework for her Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western University. Her research focus was Identifying Predictors of NCLEX-RN Success and Failure in an ADN Program. Her other research interests include program assessment and simulation using standardized patients, about which she has delivered presentations at various conferences. Dr. Truman engages with her students in health advocacy related to access for rural and underserved communities. 
 

Academic Focus

Professor Truman instructs in the AS in Nursing and RN-BSN completion programs, as well as the Pre-Radiological Science Program. She provides theoretical, laboratory, and simulation instruction across the AS in Nursing program; teaches in the online RN-BSN completion program, including Capstone: Professional Nursing Role and Advanced Clinical Practicum; and guides students in undergraduate research and presentations. 

Research, Accomplishments, and Publications

Certified Nurse Educator, 2009 - 2029
PBAA Teaching Excellence Award 2015, Pitt Bradford Alumni Association
Chair's Faculty Teaching Award 2009, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Northwest Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center Board Member
Seneca Highlands CTC Occupational Advisory Committee Member 
Bradford Regional Medical Center School of Radiography Advisory Committee Member
Upper Allegany Health Ethics Committee Member

Professional Affiliations:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
American Heart Association
American Nurses Association
National League for Nursing 
Organization for Associate Degree Nursing 
Sigma Theta Tau