Heidi J. Paquette

Dr. Heidi J. Paquette is a part-time Clinical Assistant Professor at Marquette University's College of Nursing. She holds a Ph.D. in Nursing from Marquette University and contributes to undergraduate and graduate programs through courses such as Women’s Health, Health Assessment, and Maternity Nursing. Dr. Paquette is also a Board-Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC) and active in nursing research and professional organizations like Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society.

• Highest Degree: Ph.D., Marquette University

Dr. Paquette's research focuses on pregnancy health, including gastrointestinal discomforts in pregnant women and intimate partner violence (IPV) screening. Her work explores symptom management, patient advocacy, and trauma-informed care in clinical settings.

Recent publications highlight her expertise in developing screening protocols for IPV and assessing gastrointestinal symptoms during pregnancy. These studies emphasize patient-centered approaches, instrument validation, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve healthcare outcomes for expectant mothers.