Jenna Reyes, EdD, RN, PHN, CHSE
Department Chair, Nursing Education and Assistant Professor
Phone: (760) 807-0904
Email: jereyes@apu.edu
Office Location: San Diego Regional Campus, Suite 300, Room 117
Dr. Jenna Reyes is an Assistant Professor, Department Chair of Nursing Education, and board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC). Holding an EdD in Nursing Education from The University of Alabama, she brings a strong clinical foundation as a nurse practitioner and educator. She is passionate about integrating primary care expertise to foster clinical judgment in nursing students. Her research centers on best practices for developing students' ability to practice the art and science of nursing, with a focus on mentorship, test success strategies, and educational tools such as concept mapping and simulation.
Education
- EdD, Instructional Leadership/Nursing Education, The University of Alabama 2022
- Post Master Certification Family Nurse Practioner, Azusa Pacific University 2024
- MSN/Ed, Nursing Education, Kaplan University, 2015
- BSN, California State University, Long Beach, 2004
Credentials/Certifications
- RN
- PHN
- CHSE
- FNP-BC
Academic Area
- School of Nursing
Expertise
- Nursing Education
- Critical Care/ER Nursing
- Clinical Judgement Development
- Simulation in Nursing Education
- Mentorship in Nursing
Courses Taught
- GNRS 501 – Theoretical Thinking in Nursing
- GNRS 556 – Intermediate Medical-Surgical Care of the Adult
- GNRS 586 – Leadership and Management in Professional Practice
- GNRS 588 – Advanced Nursing Care of Adults - Leadership
- GNRS 597 – Comprehensive Examination Directed Study
- GNRS 660 – Theories of Teaching and Instruction
- GNRS 661 – Leadership and Role Development in Nursing
- GNRS 663 – Clinical Practicum in Nursing Education
- GNRS 664 – Teaching-Learning Strategies and Educational Technology in Nursing Education