Dr. Jennifer Drake

Instructor

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Biography

Jenn Drake brings a wealth of knowledge and experience related to the care of hospitalized children. She has worked as a nurse supporting children and families in hospital settings, including general medical-surgical pediatrics, pediatric neuroscience, and pediatric rehabilitation. Her focus has been on supporting parents and children facing serious, chronic health conditions. Jenn has conducted research on evidence-based quality improvement projects that enhance nursing interventions for these patients and their families. As a pediatric clinical instructor, she supports students in caring for children and families in a hospital setting, emphasizing family-centered care. Her teaching philosophy highlights that caring for a child means also caring for their family. Jenn is an advocate for social justice and seeks to empower nurses to be louder voices for their patients and communities. She develops undergraduate curricula that align with the school's mission and national standards and teaches a variety of courses focused on pediatrics, family-centered care, professionalism, and social justice. Jenn is committed to creating active learning experiences through case studies and simulations, both in-person and online.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences