Jessica Nesher

Jessica Nesher serves as an Assistant Professor of Practice at Linfield University with expertise in psychiatric nursing across the lifespan. A graduate of the Linfield Accelerated BSN program, she brings direct clinical experience from inpatient mental health settings serving both adult and pediatric populations. Her background includes prior work as an elementary school teacher before transitioning to nursing.

Her educational credentials include:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Duquesne University
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Linfield University
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) from American University

Nesher's academic focus centers on Pediatric Mental Health, Suicide Risk Assessment, Suicide Prevention, and Nursing Education. She integrates frontline clinical experience into evidence-based teaching methodologies, emphasizing lifespan mental health interventions and early-risk identification strategies within nursing curricula.