Dr. Jean Truman

Degrees and Credentials

D.N.P Nursing, Case Western Reserve University 2008
M.S.N. Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, Gannon University 1993
B.S.N. , Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1987

Short Bio

Dr. Truman came to Pitt-Bradford in 2003 as an adjunct clinical faculty and was offered a full-time position in 2004 as assistant professor of nursing and ASN Program Coordinator. In 2015, Dr. Truman was awarded tenure and promoted to associate professor. Dr. Truman has served the university as Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, and Director of Assessment and Program Review. Her current appointment is Director of Nursing Programs in Bradford and Titusville, including the AS in Nursing and RN-BSN completion programs. Prior to coming to Pitt-Bradford, Dr. Truman worked as a critical care nurse, a coordinator of staff education, and a nursing supervisor. She is a Certified Nurse Educator through The National League for Nursing and is a Program Peer-Evaluator for Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Dr. Truman completed the coursework for her Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western University. Her research focus was Identifying Predictors of NCLEX-RN Success and Failure in an ADN Program. Her other research interests include program assessment and simulation using standardized patients, about which she has delivered presentations at various conferences. Dr. Truman continues to work as a nursing supervisor at Bradford Regional Medical Center and is an active volunteer for the American Heart Association.

Academic Focus

Professor Truman instructs in the AS in Nursing and RN-BSN completion programs, as well as the Pre-Radiological Science Program. She provides theoretical, laboratory and simulation instruction across the AS in Nursing program; teaches several courses in the RN-BSN completion program including Capstone: Professional Nursing Role; Advanced Clinical Practicum; and Pathophysiology; and guides students with undergraduate research and presentations.

Research, Accomplishments, and Publications

Certified Nurse Educator, 2009 - 2024
PBAA Teaching Excellence Award 2015, Pitt Bradford Alumni Association
Chair's Faculty Teaching Award 2009, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Northwest Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center Board Member

Professional Affiliations:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Program Evaluator 
American Heart Association
American Nurses Association
National League for Nursing 
Organization for Associate Degree Nursing 
Sigma Theta Tau