Julia L. Rogers, D.N.P., APRN, CNS, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN

Associate Professor of Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Coordinator

Introduction

Julia Rogers is a pulmonary and critical care nurse practitioner who loves nothing more than turning complex pathophysiology into “aha” moments for learners.

An associate professor and coordinator of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, she blends more than 18 years of clinical experience with a passion for innovative teaching, including interactive visualizations and AI-enhanced learning tools.

A Fellow of both the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Academy of Nursing, Rogers also represents nurses nationally through her service on the American Medical Association’s CPT Health Care Professionals Advisory Committee.

She is widely known to advanced practice providers as the host of the NP POW podcasts / videocasts and as editor of the billing and coding column for The Nurse Practitioner journal.

Rogers has helped shape how pathophysiology is taught across the country, serving as editor and author for the 9th and 10th edition (out in 2027) of McCance and Huether’s Pathophysiology: The Biologic Process of Disease in Adults and Children.

If I can ignite a love of lifelong learning in even one student and, in doing so, change a single life for the better, then I have made the difference I hoped to make in the world. In the end, I want everyone to know that my life was my message.

Her first place award-winning The 3Ps for Advanced Healthcare Providers: Pathophysiology, Physical Assessment, and Pharmacology, which she coauthored with PNW nursing colleague, Jodi Allen has reshaped how clinicians interpret disease processes. She has also authored Mosby’s Pathophysiology Memory Notecards.

Her scholarship centers on advanced pathophysiology education, faculty workload and onboarding, and the future of nursing education.

At Purdue University Northwest, Rogers is in her element turning “I’m not sure I get this” into “Oh, that makes sense now” for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral students. Known for her high-energy, learner-centered teaching, she blends visuals, stories, hands-on activities, and clear explanations, so even the toughest concepts feel manageable.

Her goal is simple (even when the content isn’t): graduate practice-ready clinicians who think critically, advocate boldly, and lead change in complex health systems.

Julia Rogers named American Academy of Nursing fellow

Associate Professor of Nursing Julia Rogers was named a 2025 fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, one of the highest professional distinctions for nurses.

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