Dr. Jessica Jarding received her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Morningside University in 2025. She received a B.S.N. from South Dakota State university in 2002, and an M.S. in Nursing Education from the University of Wyoming in 2012. She has experience in medical-surgical nursing, mental health nursing as well as public health nursing.
Jarding is a native of South Dakota has lived in the Sioux Falls area for the past 20 years with her husband, Aaron, and their three children. She enjoys reading, traveling, gardening, Netflix binges, outdoor activities, and spending time with her family.
Education
- D.N.P., Nursing, Morningside University , 2025
- M.S., Nursing Education, University of Wyoming , 2012
- B.S.N., Nursing, South Dakota State University , 2002
Courses Taught at USF
- NUR200 - Foundations of Nursing
- NUR333 - Gerontological Nursing
- NUR342/345 - Medical-Surgical Nursing
- NUR424 - Public Health Nursing
- NUR432 - Mental Health Nursing
- NUR431 - Capstone
Scholarly and Creative Work
- Jarding, J. (2025, July 13). Professional Identity Formation in BSN Prepared Nursing Students [DNP Presentation], Morningside University, Sioux City, IA, United States.
Clinical Application
Maintain clinical skills by working as a Registered Nurse for an Assisted Living Facility and a Mental Health Clinic in the Sioux Falls Area.
Service/Volunteer Work
- Member of St George Catholic Parish