National Director of Clinical Integration and Innovation
Galen College of Nursing
Grovertown, Indiana
Dr. Berndt has been in higher education for twenty years specializing in online, competency-based learning, and clinical learning including high-fidelity patient simulation. Janeen has incorporated all forms of simulation across all degree levels in nursing education. Among her significant accomplishments is leading undergraduate nursing programs during the COVID-19 pandemic allowing students to continue their education and graduate on time despite limitations in clinical and laboratory access. Dr. Berndt used the experiences from the pandemic to expand the continued use of virtual learning to augment competency-based learning in prelicensure nursing education. Additionally, she is passionate about fostering emotional intelligence and well-being in nursing students to prepare a more resilient nursing workforce. Dr. Berndt holds the CNE, CNEcl, CHSE, and Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist certifications. She serves as the Chair of the OADN Simulation Committee and is an active member of Sigma and INACSL.
Thursday, November 16, 2023
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM PDT