Julianne Zehnder Ewen DNP, FNP-BC, APRN, FAANP
Dr. Julianne Zehnder Ewen, DNP, APRN, FAANP, FNAP, is a distinguished nurse practitioner and educator with over three decades of experience in clinical practice and academic leadership. She currently serves as a faculty member at the University of Kentucky College of Nursing, where she teaches in the Clinical Title Series, primarily focusing on the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track. Dr. Ewen's academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Rush University, followed by a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Kentucky, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Vanderbilt University, where she concentrated her research on the Evaluation of Mild Cognitive Impairment in Primary Care.
With more than ten years of academic experience, Dr. Ewen has been an integral part of the University of Kentucky and other institutions, shaping the next generation of nurse practitioners. Her extensive clinical experience in primary care began at Lexington Clinic, where she was the first nurse practitioner in a multispecialty setting. She later co-founded Primary Care Associates, a family practice clinic, where she practiced for ten years. Most recently, she has been practicing with CHI-St. Joseph Medical Group, where she also serves as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Leader.
Dr. Ewen's contributions extend beyond clinical practice to significant leadership roles within the nursing profession. She has been actively involved with the Kentucky Association of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives, serving on its Board of Directors, including a six-year term as president. In recognition of her contributions to the field, she was named the Kentucky Nurse Practitioner of the Year in 2001. Nationally, Dr. Ewen participated in the CHI-Advanced Practice Leadership Council, where she served as co-chair during the council's formative years. She is a Fellow of both the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, inducted in 2015, and the National Academies of Practice, reflecting her commitment to advancing the profession.
Her leadership extends to state-level policy work, having been appointed by the Governor of Kentucky to represent Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) on several critical committees, including the KASPER Task Force (2012-2018), the HB 1 Task Force (2012), and the Controlled Substance Formulary Committee with the Kentucky Board of Nursing (2012-2015). Dr. Ewen's extensive experience, dedication to nursing education, and leadership in healthcare policy make her a respected and influential figure in the nursing community.