Stefan Smolenski, DNP
Instructor (Clinical)
311 Cohn, 5557 Cass Ave., Detroit, MI 48202az9459@wayne.edu
313-801-2000
Office hours
By appointment
Stefan Smolenski, DNP
Bio Sketch
Dr. Smolenski began his career working on a progressive/telemetry unit and quickly transitioned into the intensive care unit. Since then, he has also worked in various OR settings including electrophysiology labs, cath labs and vascular labs. Clinically, he practices as an orthopedic nurse practitioner, where he primarily works with a post-joint replacement population. His research interests surround the negative experiences felt by students within the clinical setting, including lateral violence, clinical incivility and bullying. As an educator, he strives to create an inclusive environment for all students. His courses often start with some traditional instruction to build students knowledge of a topic, followed by immersive and engaging case studies worked through in groups.
Education
- DNP & Graduate Teaching Certificate, Wayne State University, 2017
- BSN, Wayne State University, 2010
Research Interests
- Clinical incivility
- Lateral violence
- Chronic disease management
DNP project planning:
- Ambulatory surgery
- Critical Care
- Chronic disease management
- Clinical incivility/lateral violence in health care
Project types:
- Quality improvement
- Program evaluation
Clinical Area(s) of Expertise
- Length of stay management and pain control in post-op joint replacements
Current Research
- Incivility in the clinical setting/lateral violence experienced by students during clinical rotations
Courses taught by Stefan Smolenski, DNP
Winter Term 2024 (current)
- NUR3010 - Comprehensive Nursing Care of the Adult I
- NUR4050 - Theory of Caring for Complex, Critically Ill Patients
Fall Term 2023
- NUR3010 - Comprehensive Nursing Care of the Adult I
- NUR4050 - Theory of Caring for Complex, Critically Ill Patients