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Venessa Peterson

School of Nursing

Specializations: Nursing: Labor and Delivery; Maternal

Email: Venessa.Peterson@nevadastate.edu
Phone: (702) 992-2850

Biography

Venessa Peterson, MSN, RN, CNE-A is a full-time Lecturer in the School of Nursing at Â鶹ԭ´´. She teaches across the undergraduate curriculum, including health assessment, skills and simulation laboratory, fundamentals, obstetrical nursing, and community clinical experiences. Her teaching emphasizes student-centered learning, clinical reasoning, and the integration of evidence-based practice with compassionate, person-centered care.

Venessa brings over a decade of clinical experience in obstetrics, including labor and delivery, postpartum care, newborn nursery, and infertility services. She previously served as an IVF Department Supervisor, providing both clinical care and leadership within a high-acuity reproductive health setting. After stepping away from bedside nursing due to burnout, she pursued advanced education in nursing education, later returning to labor and delivery practice to remain clinically current while teaching.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Â鶹ԭ´´, Las Vegas and her Master of Science in Nursing Education from Arizona State University, graduating with distinction. Venessa is a Certified Academic Novice Nurse Educator (CNE-A) and maintains active membership in professional organizations including AWHONN, NLN, and ANA. Her professional interests include simulation-based learning, Caring Science and Caritas Coaching, student well-being, and the development of supportive, inclusive learning environments for nursing students.

Education

  • Master of Science in Nursing Education
    Arizona State University
    08/01/2021 - 05/01/2024
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
    Unversity of Â鶹ԭ´´, Las Vegas
    08/01/2010 - 08/01/2014
  • Associate of Arts in Communications
    RIcks College
    08/01/1991 - 05/01/1993

Work Experience

  • IVF Department Supervisor
    Fertility Center of Las Vegas — Las Vegas, NV

    Provided operational and clinical oversight for case managers and patient care coordinators, including staff scheduling, coverage coordination, and management of time-off requests to support efficient clinic operations and continuity of patient care. Supervised departmental workflows, facilitated team communication, and supported adherence to organizational policies and professional standards.

    Maintained clinical responsibilities within the assisted reproductive technology setting, including post–oocyte retrieval recovery care. Conducted comprehensive medical record reviews for gestational carriers and oocyte donors, and performed screening and evaluation of potential surrogates and donors. Ensured compliance with clinical protocols, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements related to reproductive and infertility care.

    09/01/2019 - 10/01/2022
  • Floor Nurse
    Summerlin Hospital — Las Vegas, NV
    Postpartum
    Newborn Nursery
    Labor and Delivery
    10/01/2014 - 09/01/2019

Achievements

  • Certified Nurse Educator-Novice
    The Certified Nurse Educator – Academic Novice (CNE-N) credential, awarded by the National League for Nursing, recognizes foundational competence in the nurse educator role and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing education. Achievement of the CNE-N reflects validated knowledge of educational theory, curriculum development, assessment and evaluation strategies, academic professionalism, and the facilitation of student-centered learning across didactic, laboratory, and clinical settings. This certification signifies adherence to nationally recognized standards for nursing education and an ongoing commitment to professional development, reflective teaching practice, and evidence-based pedagogical approaches that support student success and academic progression.
    11/30/2024