Aimee Lea Burch

Aimee Lea Burch is an Assistant Professor at Creighton University's College of Nursing. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Chamberlain University and is certified as an Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (APRN-CNS), Medical-Surgical Nurse (CMSRN), and Stroke Certified Nurse (SCRN).

Her academic roles include:

• Assistant Professor in Nursing
• Researcher in palliative care education and evidence-based practice

Research interests span:

• Palliative and end-of-life care education
• Implementation of evidence-based practice in clinical settings
• Improving nursing student writing through technology
• Hourly rounding and patient safety initiatives

Recent scholarly activity trends:

• Geriatric care (2022-2023)
• Technology-enhanced nursing education (2021-2024)
• Respiratory and pain management (2016-2020)
• Stroke program development (2014-2019)

Scientific honors include:

• Daisy Foundation Excellence in Teaching Award
• Creighton ANC Nursing students from Hastings campus Excellence in Teaching Award
• Top 25 Nurse of the Year (Sigma Theta Tau)
• March of Dimes Non-Clinical Nurse of the Year (2014)

Professional contributions:

• Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society (Phi Pi and Iota Tau chapters)
• Consulting Magnet document reviewer for healthcare institutions
• Collaborative research with CHI Health St. Francis (2012-2018)
• Presented at Midwest Nursing Research Society, ANA Enterprise, and Sigma Theta Tau conferences