Jeanette Rossetti

Jeanette Rossetti is a Teaching Professor at the School of Nursing, Northern Illinois University, with expertise in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing and Nursing Education. She has taught undergraduate and graduate courses such as Mental Health Nursing, Nursing Education Practicum, and Advanced Nursing Leadership, and is currently on sabbatical during Spring 2025.

• Ed.D., Northern Illinois University, Adult Education (2002)
• M.S., St. Xavier University, Nursing (1996)
• B.S.N., Lewis University, Nursing (1984)

Rossetti's research focuses on innovative nursing pedagogy, mental health stigma reduction, simulation-based learning, and global healthcare perspectives. She integrates inspiration and respect into her teaching philosophy, emphasizing student support through feedback folders, counseling referrals, and mentorship at conferences.

Her publications (2003–2021) explore topics like Watson's Theory of Human Caring, simulation methodologies, mental health workforce training, and cross-cultural healthcare systems. She received the 2023 NIU Outstanding International Educator Award and 2017 Presidential Teaching Professorship.

• 2023 Outstanding International Educator Award
• 2017 Presidential Teaching Professorship
• 2016 Fisher Award for Excellence in Service
• 2009 Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award
• 2007 Lankford Award for Teaching Excellence
• 2006 Outstanding Teacher of the Year

Rossetti actively mentors students in honors projects, capstone work, and international conferences, with experience leading study abroad programs to Ireland. She advocates for student-centered support systems and global healthcare education.