Paige Bajenski

Paige Bajenski is a Lecturer in the Department of Nursing at Saint Xavier University's School of Nursing, where she teaches foundational and clinical nursing courses. A proud alumna of SXU with both her BSN and MSN, she brings over a decade of clinical nursing experience into the classroom.

Education:

• MSN in Nurse Education, Saint Xavier University
• B.S. in Nursing, Saint Xavier University

Her professional expertise spans critical care, cardiology, and medical-surgical nursing, with a strong commitment to patient safety and clinical excellence. She has served in key roles such as Nurse Preceptor, Magnet Champion, and member of the Nursing Quality & Patient Safety Committee, reflecting her leadership in nursing practice.

Bajenski is passionate about nursing education and continues to contribute to the development of future nurses at the institution that shaped her own career. Her recent awards highlight her academic and professional excellence.

Honors and Awards:

• Sigma Theta Tau, 2023
• Dr. Agnes Polous Outstanding Graduate Award
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society of Nursing, Alpha Omicron Chapter

She has taught courses including NURS 102: Professional Nurse Roles & Concepts and NURS 433: Holistic Care in Nursing Practice III, and is certified as a Registered Nurse (Illinois), CCRN, and CV-RN.