Lisa Martin Rennicke, PhD, RN, PHN, AHN-BC, FAAN

Lisa Martin Rennicke, PhD, RN, PHN, AHN-BC, FAAN is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota, School of Nursing and a tenured Associate Professor at St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota.  As an enrolled member of the Lac Du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Dr. Martin Rennicke has a strong commitment to increasing representation of Indigenous knowledge in the profession of nursing. She has advanced nursing curricula on research methods such as lived experience, building relationships, and cultural understanding and how they contribute to high-quality health care. Through her research she has collaborated with tribal communities, tribal contract health centers, federally qualified urban health centers, academic institutions, federal, and local healthcare organizations including the Indian Health Service (IHS). Dr. Martin Rennicke’s extensive contributions and long career have enhanced the preparation of graduates at all levels on the leadership and cultural responsiveness needed to strengthen the nursing workforce to reflect the communities they serve. 

PhD, University of Minnesota
Major: Nursing

MS, University of Minnesota
Major: Nursing Administration

BS, Augsburg University
Major: Nursing

A.A.S. St. Mary's Junior College - St. Catherine University
Major: Nursing

• Advanced Board-Certified Holistic Nurse, American Holistic Nurses Credentialing
• Healing Touch Certificate Level 1, Healing Beyond Borders
• Public Health Nurse Certification, Minnesota Department of Health
• Registered Nurse, Minnesota Board of Nursing
• Rule 114 Qualified Neutral, Minnesota State Supreme Court

Academic interests and focus: 

• Nursing theory and research
• Ethics in nursing 
• Public health nursing
• Cultural and linguistically appropriate health care

• Faculty Public Service Award, University of Minnesota School of Nursing, 2023
• Traditional Honoring Ceremony, National Alaska Native American Indian Nurses Association, 2023 
• Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award, University of Minnesota School of Nursing, 2021
• Fellow, American Academy of Nursing, 2020
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and The Association of Schools of Public Health Minority Health Fellowship, 2011
• University of Minnesota Medical School – Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health’s Interdisciplinary Research Training Program, 2007
• National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurses Association (NCEMNA)/Aetna, Inc./NCEMNA Scholar Award, 2006

• Martin, L. (April, 2020). Building a Culture of Health and Health Equity through Native American Nurses. (Campaign for Action) https://campaignforaction.org/new-video-encourages-native-americans-nursing/ 
• Fear, W., Martin, L., & Wilkie, M. (2018). Generational trauma, its effect on Native Americans, and how nurses can help. The AARP/RWJF Campaign for Action - Native American Nursing Learning Collaborative Webinar Series. https://campaignforaction.org/webinar/generational-trauma-its-effect-on-native-americans-and-how-nurses-can-help/ 
• Martin, L., & Peters, R. (2018). Native American nurses leading a culture of health. (The AARP/RWJF Campaign for Action - Native American Nursing Learning Collaborative Webinar Series) https://campaignforaction.org/webinar/native-american-nurses-leading-culture-health

• American Academy of Nursing
• American Nurses Association
• American Public Health Association
• Sigma Global Nursing Excellence
• Society of Rogerian Scholars
• The American Holistic Nursing Association
• The National Alaska Native American Indian Nurses Association

Graefe, A., Davis, A. K., Weinfurter, E. V., Martin Rennicke, L., & Mkandawire-Valhmu, L. (2025). A scoping review of action toward decolonizing and indigenizing nursing. Advances in Nursing Science. https://doi.org/10.1097/ANS.0000000000000596 

Wilkie, M. L., Martin, L., & Peterson, B. L. (2024). Changing the narrative: Addressing American Indian/Alaska Native mental health needs through academic holistic support. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 52, 162–166. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnu.2024.08.004 

Pirsch, A. M., Austin, R. R., Martin, L., Pieczkiewicz, D., & Monsen, K. A. (2023). Critical consciousness of public health nurses: A descriptive, comparative survey. Public Health Nursing, 40(6), 905-913. https://doi.org/10.1111/phn.13245 

Pirsch, A. M., Austin, R. R., Martin, L., Pieczkiewicz, D., & Monsen, K. A. (2023). Using data visualization to characterize whole-person health of public health nurses. Public Health Nursing, 40(5), 612–620. https://doi.org/10.1111/phn.13224 

Wilke, M., Martin, L., Peterson, B., Hanson, M., & Monson, K. (2023). Indigenous model to support nursing student success, cultural identify and workforce diversity. Journal of Nursing Education, 62(9), 523–527. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20230601-01 

Martin, L. (2022, January 20). Eight Native American profiles and how to use them: How American Indian/Alaska Native nurses and policy can address inequities. Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action, AARP Foundation. https://campaignforaction.org/resource/8-profiles-nurses-policy-american-indian-alaska-native-people/ 

Martin, L., & Menzel, M. ( Spring 2022). Integrating Indigenous wisdom and culture into western medicine. MetroDoctors - The Journal of the Twin Cities Medical Society, 29, 27. https://issuu.com/metrodoctors/docs/metrodoctors_spring2022 

Eddie, R., Martin, L., Warne, B., Littlejohn, S., Bohatec, B., Mack, R., DeWitty, D., & Tanaka, S. (2022). Pathways to promote academic success for American Indian/Alaska Native nursing students: A mentoring curriculum for nursing faculty. Future of Nursing Campaign for Action, AARP Foundation. https://campaignforaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/AARP_AIAN_NursingEdCirriculum_112822.pdf 

Perez, G., Ackerman-Barger, K., Eddie, R., Nichols, B., Martin, L., Gualtieri, C., & Cooper, J. (2021). Building coalitions to promote health equity: A toolkit for action. Future of Nursing Campaign for Action, AARP Foundation. https://campaignforaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/AARP_CCNA_HealthEquityToolkit_041522_111.pdf   

Martin, L., & Moss, M. (2015). Urban Indians. In M. Moss (Ed.), American Indian health and nursing. Springer. 

Martin Rennicke, L. “Building Healthier Communities to Advance Health Equity in Minnesota," Stratis Health, Bloomington, MN. (October 25 2024). Invited.

Martin, L. "Campaign for Action Summit June 2021: Health Equity through Nursing," The Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action. (June 2021). Invited.

Martin, L. "Nursing Supporting Individuals, Families, and Communities," Health Equity Action Forums, The Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action. (March 2021). Invited. https://campaignforaction.org/webinar/nursing-supporting-individuals-families-and-communities/ 

Martin, L. "Nursing as a Career to Achieve Financial Security," Health Equity Action Forums, The Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action. (February 2021). Invited.  

Martin, L. "The Mind, Body, and Spirit Connection: Health and Healing from a Native Perspective, Part 2," University of Southern California, Santa Cruz American Indian Resource Center. (February 2021). Invited.

Martin, L. "Building a Culture of Health and Health Equity through Native American Nurses," The Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action. (February 2020). Invited.

LaBeau, M., Peters, R., Martin, L. "Building a Culture of Health in Native American Communities: Highlighting Health through Nursing Education, Culture, and Community Engagement," Native American Nursing Learning Collaborative Webinar Series, The Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action. (January 2019). Invited.

Perkins, J., Martin, L., Nelson, D., Dexheimer-Pharris, M. "Development of a Multi-Cultural Holistic Baccalaureate Nursing Program Based on Unitary Caring Science," International Association for Human Caring and Society of Rogerian Scholars Conference, Boston, MA. (2016). Invited.