Donna Bakken

Donna Bakken, MSN, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nursing at Mercy College of Health Sciences, located in Des Moines, Iowa. She joined the institution in 2023 and can be reached at Donna.Bakken@mercyoneiowa.org. Her office is in location B1-226.

Nursing Education:

• Master of Science Nursing (2016) from Concordia University
• Bachelor of Science Nursing (2006) from Viterbo University

Her research interests align with nursing education, clinical training, healthcare curriculum development, and patient care. Mercy College of Health Sciences, a private Catholic institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), offers programs ranging from associate degrees to continuing education courses in healthcare disciplines.