Jennifer Wendel

Jennifer is a full-time Dedicated Simulation Educator at The George Washington University School of Nursing. In this role, she applies her expertise in teaching pedagogy and simulation best practices to design and facilitate simulation-based learning experiences that strengthen clinical judgment, skill development, and student success. She is both a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) and a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE), credentials that reflect her commitment to excellence in nursing education.

Jennifer currently serves on the Board of the Virginia State Simulation Alliance (VASSA) as Communications Co-Director, contributing to statewide collaboration, communication strategy, and innovation in healthcare simulation.

Prior to joining GW, Jennifer served as Simulation Coordinator at The Catholic University of America, where she developed and implemented simulation curricula across undergraduate nursing programs. Her professional experience also includes clinical practice in a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), primary care, school nursing, and nursing education.

She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education in Curriculum & Instruction with a specialization in Educational Technology at the University of Florida. Her scholarly interests focus on innovative approaches to teaching and learning in nursing education, including virtual reality simulation, resilience building, and learner engagement.

Jennifer is an active member of the National League for Nursing (NLN), Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), International Nursing Association of Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL), Sigma Theta Tau, and VASSA.

She is deeply committed to supporting nursing students both academically and personally, striving to create psychologically safe, engaging environments where learners can develop resilience, confidence, and the critical thinking skills needed to provide compassionate, high-quality care.