Lauren Petersen, DNP, MPH, APRN, CPNP-PC

Dr. Petersen is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing and a Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner.  She brings a unique combination of experience and expertise in microbiology, public health, and pediatric nursing. Dr. Petersen’s teaching responsibilities in the Pediatric DNP programs includes development of innovative, active teaching strategies and DNP project advising.    

Dr. Petersen also maintains a pediatric primary care practice and precepts nurse practitioner students in this setting.  Dr. Petersen is committed to evidence-based care grounded in public health perspectives and is dedicated to fostering students' development in clinic practice and scholarly pursuits.

• National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, 2015-Present
• National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners(NAPNAP), MN Chapter Secretary, 2015-2018

Book Chapter

Petersen, L. A., & Gingerich, S. (2023). Professionalism. In Schadewlad, D. (Ed.), Zaccagnini & White's Core Competencies for Advanced Practice Nursing: A Guide for DNPs (5th ed., 257-294). Jones & Bartlett Learning.  

Bradley, C. S., Flaten, C., Muehlbauer, M., Woll, A., Clark, L., Benbenek, M., Delkoski, S., Donnelly, J., Friedrich, C., Geiger-Simpson, E., Petersen, L., Peterson, B., Ruud, M., Smith, S. (2022). Engaging Standardized Patients in Nursing Education. Clinical Simulations in Nursing:  Advanced Concepts, Trends, and Opportunities. Wolters Kluwer.  

Podcast

Petersen, L. A., & Gingerich, S. (2023). Professionalism. Zaccagnini & White's Core Competencies for Advanced Practice Nursing: A Guide for DNPs. (December 27, 2023)  

Smith, S. K., (Presenter), Benbenek, M. M., (Presenter), Petersen, L. A., (Presenter) "Preparing the Clinical Learner: Developing an Introduction to Diagnostic Reasoning for APRN Students," National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) 50th Annual Conference National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, Baltimore, Maryland, United States. (April 2024).

Petersen, L. "Active Learning: Pediatric Virtual Simulation", Ideas for Active Learning, University of Minnesota, School of Nursing, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 30, 2020