Elizabeth Hanna, DNP

FULL-TIME Faculty
Assistant Professor
Nursing

Phone: 801.832.2174

Email: ehanna@westminsteru.edu

Office Location: Health, Wellness, & Athletics 332

Office Hours: TW 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., 12:30–2:00 p.m.

Degrees:

D.N.P. University of Utah
B.S.N. University of Utah
M.S. London School of Economics


About

Elizabeth Hanna, DNP, AGACNP-BC, PMHNP-BC joined Westminster Univeristy in 2024 and has enjoyed teaching the research components of the Master’s in Nursing Practice program, the most. She loves showing nursing students that research is not something to be feared but something to be enjoyed. Her favorite part of her job is mentoring graduate students in developing scholarly dissertations.

With a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the University of Utah, Elizabeth is dual-certified in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care and Psychiatric Mental Health. Her clinical and academic work bridge healthcare and education, emphasizing evidence-based practice, research, and professional development. She is passionate about mentoring future nurse practitioners and equipping them with the skills to navigate complex healthcare environments.

Interests

Beyond her work in nursing and academia, Elizabeth Hanna enjoys creative writing, exploring themes of human experience, resilience, and self-discovery. She is passionate about the power of narrative medicine and creative writing as a tool for reducing burnout and fostering professional fulfillment.

She also hosts the Imposter Syndrome Podcast, where she has candid conversations with other nurse practitioners about the realities of the profession, offering insights to those navigating their careers.

A certified yoga and Pilates instructor, Elizabeth values movement and mindfulness as essential to well-being. At home, she shares her space with a lively crew of rescue pit bulls, a mini-Aussie, a Burmese cat, and a flock of backyard ducks.