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Advance a Culture of Excellence in Your Workplace
Lead change to improve quality health outcomes for patients.
Build and lead collaborative interprofessional care teams.
Navigate and integrate care services across the health care systems.
Design innovative nursing practices and translate evidence into practice.
Online Nursing Courses and Options to Elevate Your Career
Online Nursing Courses and Options to Elevate Your Career
The 36-credit online Master of Science in Nursing program can help you build on your existing nursing experience with the additional knowledge and skills you need to lead change and improve patient outcomes in the dynamic health care environment.
Students can choose one of two options in the MSN degree program to specialize their focus: Nurse Administrator or Nurse Educator.
This online program's curriculum provides nursing students with in-depth study of human health and development throughout the life span. You can also learn about providing health services in diverse care settings to individuals, families, and communities of varied cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds throughout the world.
Your MSN program course work will include:
- Core courses — All students enrolled in the MSN program will take the same three core courses to build a foundation of learning.
- Option-specific courses — You will choose either the Nurse Administrator Option or the Nurse Educator Option and take the courses related to that option. Students in the Nurse Administrator Option will select elective courses that suit their professional interests and background, in addition to the courses required for the option.
- Clinical practicum — You will be required to complete 270 hours of a clinical practicum in the Nurse Educator Option and 180 hours of a clinical practicum in the Nurse Administrator Option after finishing your option-specific courses. This can be completed in a convenient location based on your current work schedule. (Criminal background checks and other compliances will be required, with the cost being incurred by the individual student.)
The curriculum is offered in both part-time and full-time academic plans. The part-time schedule consists of two courses per semester in fall and spring, with additional courses offered during the summer semester. With the full-time schedule, you would take three courses per semester in fall and spring, with additional courses available during the summer semester.
MSN Core Courses (9 credits)
- 3credits
Analysis and evaluation of the health care system with emphasis on health policy and economic issues affecting nursing practice.
- 3credits
Current conceptual and theoretical models in nursing, including relationship to practice and research in development of nursing science.
- 3credits
Examines the relationship of nursing theories to the development of nursing science, as well as current scientific advances that guide nursing practice and research.
Nurse Administrator Option (21 credits)
Nurse Administrator Required Courses (15 credits)
- 3credits
This course explores population health concepts, measurement, and application in practice, research, and policy. This course explores population health as a framework for improving health in society. Multiple determinants will be examined in relation to health status measurement, health and disease trends, and health disparities at a community, national, and global perspective.
- 3credits
This course provides a foundation in information systems and technology for improvement of health care.
- 3credits
Concepts of health care economics and policy for nurse administrators.
- 3credits
Concepts and theories of leadership for nurse administrators.
- 3credits
Human resource management and workforce issues for nurse administrators.
- Prerequisite
NURS 846
Nurse Administrator Elective Courses (select 6 credits)
- 3credits
Philosophy of administration; principles of scientific management and their application in colleges and universities; case studies of administrative problems.
- Prerequisite
Courses or experience in higher education.
- 3credits
Strategic planning and resource management in higher education through institutional research.
- 3credits
Legal context of employment in the United States.
- 3credits
This course provides students with an overview of selected managerial behavior and career topics in modern organizations.
- 3credits
This course examines workplace diversity, gender, and race challenges facing employers and employees, and the skills for managing diversity.
- 3credits
Nature, function, and technique of governmental budgeting viewed as mechanism for allocating resources among alternative public uses.
- 3credits
Concepts and approaches contributing to effective use of human resources in public and nonprofit organizations; legal issues and requirements.
- 3credits
The design, implementation, and purpose of computerized management information systems in public and nonprofit organizations.
- 3credits
Introduction to the analysis of public policy within its organizational and political contexts, including an emphasis on an economic perspective.
- 3credits
Examination of concepts of human behavior in formal organizations, systems analysis, conceptual models, and decision processes.
- 3credits
Theory of organizational change and development; case analysis of applications in actual situations.
- Prerequisite
HADM 510 or PADM 510
- 3credits
A survey of major human resource issues such as job stress, burnout, and the many forms of discrimination in organizations.
- Prerequisite
PADM 505 or HADM 510 or PADM 510
- 3credits
Theories and techniques of financial planning and control, with emphasis on their application in government and nonprofit agencies.
- Prerequisite
PADM 502
- 3credits
Development of basic concepts and issues in public administration; administrative theory and public policy processes.
- 3credits
Introduces students to the design of exposure assessment and health effect studies applicable to disasters and terrorism.
- 3credits
Investigates the impact that terrorist incidents may have on health care facilities or their ability to deliver health care services.
Nurse Educator Option (21 credits)
Nurse Educator Required Courses (21 credits)
- 3credits
Advanced nursing assessment and diagnosis of physical, psychosocial, and developmental health for adults and families across the adult age spectrum.
- 3credits
Integration of advanced physiology, genetics, and pathophysiology as related to specific disease entities and alterations in functioning.
- 3credits
Pharmacologic therapies in advanced nursing practice.
- 3credits
This course provides a foundation in information systems and technology for improvement of health care.
- 3credits
This course provides a foundation in the role of the nurse educator and evidence-based strategies for nursing education. Students will explore various theoretical perspectives of teaching and learning, as well as practical application of strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners. The course is intended to prepare students to employ effective teaching strategies in classroom, clinical, and online educational settings. Discussion of managing various challenges related to nursing education will be included throughout the course.
- 3credits
Methods for assessment, measurement, and evaluation of student learning in academic and clinical settings.
- Prerequisite
NURS 840
- 3credits
Curriculum design and evaluation, educational program development, and accreditation.
- Prerequisite
NURS 840
Clinical Practicum (6 credits)
- 6credits
Practicum in the application of the nurse educator role in academic and health care settings. (Includes 270 practicum hours.)
- Prerequisite
NURS 841, NURS 842
- 6credits
Practicum in the application of the nurse administrator role in health care settings. (Includes 180 practicum hours.)
- Prerequisite
NURS 845, NURS 846, NURS 847
Course Availability
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Advance Your Nursing Career and Health Care Profession
Advance Your Nursing Career and Health Care Profession
Steady job growth is expected in health care for the next several years. As a graduate of the MSN degree program, you could be qualified for many career opportunities in various health care organizations and settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, community care facilities, mental health and substance abuse hospitals, home health agencies, colleges/universities, and even business.
Job Titles Related to This Degree
Career paths may vary depending on the program option you choose. The following roles are often held by people with this type of degree:
- Nurse Educator
- Nurse Manager
- Nursing Director
- Nursing Instructor
- Progressive Care Unit RN (Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse)
Employment Outlook for Occupational Fields Related to This Degree
Estimates of employment growth and total employment are provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and are subject to change. While these occupations are often pursued by graduates with this degree, individual outcomes may vary depending on a variety of factors. Penn State World Campus cannot guarantee employment in a given occupation.
Registered Nurses
Medical and Health Services Managers
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
Career Services to Set You Up for Success
From the day you're accepted as a student, you can access resources and tools provided by Penn State World Campus Career Services to further your career. These resources are beneficial whether you're searching for a job or advancing in an established career.
- Opportunities to connect with employers
- Career counselor/coach support
- Occupation and salary information
- Internships
- Graduate school resources
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Costs and Financial Aid
Costs and Financial Aid
Learn about this program's tuition, fees, scholarship opportunities, grants, payment options, and military benefits.
Costs and Financial Aid
Graduate Tuition
Graduate tuition is calculated based on the number of credits for which you register. Tuition is due shortly after each semester begins and rates are assessed every semester of enrollment.
2024–25 Academic Year Rates
| How many credits do you plan to take per semester? | Cost |
|---|---|
| 11 or fewer | $1,027 per credit |
| 12 or more | $12,325 per semester |
2025–26 Academic Year Rates
| How many credits do you plan to take per semester? | Cost |
|---|---|
| 11 or fewer | $1,037 per credit |
| 12 or more | $12,448 per semester |
Financial Aid and Military Benefits
Some students may qualify for financial aid. Take the time to research financial aid, scholarships, and payment options as you prepare to apply. Federal financial aid may only be used to pay for credits used to satisfy program requirements.
Military service members, veterans, and their spouses or dependents should explore these potential military education benefits and financial aid opportunities, as well.
Additional Cost of Attendance Details
To view the detailed list of cost of attendance elements:
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Technical Requirements
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Earn a Valuable Credential along the Way
Earn a Valuable Credential along the Way
Show mastery of specific subjects before your degree is complete. Thanks to shared courses across programs, students can often earn a certificate along with their degree in less time than if they earned them separately.
Certificate Programs Related to This Degree
Credit toward the following certificates can be earned while completing this degree program, if you apply and are accepted:
Expand your knowledge of the business of health care, covering topics including economics, fiscal planning, and data management within a health care context. This online certificate program can provide you with the decision-making and problem-solving strategies necessary to succeed in nursing administration.
Learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Nurse AdministratorGain the skills you need to influence the success of the next generation of nurses. This online nurse educator certificate program can prepare you to meet the diverse needs of students in classroom, clinical, and online educational settings.
Learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Nurse EducatorWho Should Apply?
The online MSN program was designed for you if you are a registered nurse with a valid United States RN license, have a bachelor's degree in nursing, and want to advance in your career, either through an administrator or educator position.
Choose from Two Options to Customize Your Learning
Choose from Two Options to Customize Your Learning
The core curriculum of the online MSN program covers the principles of health care policy and the leadership skills needed to influence positive changes in health care in organizations and on a national, state, or local level.
While studying the relationships between practice and research in the development of nursing science, you can also learn about the health care system from global, health policy, and economic perspectives. You will cover complex issues and trends specific to nursing — as well as in the broader context of public health and the health care industry — to promote the health of individuals, families, and communities throughout society.
You will then refine your studies even further by choosing one of two options in the MSN degree program.
Nurse Administrator
Prepare for leadership and health care administration roles in a variety of health care situations by gaining advanced knowledge of organizational leadership, health policy, and evidence-based health care delivery. The curriculum is designed to assist you in preparing for national certification as a nurse leader or executive.
Nurse Educator
Prepare for educator roles in various academic and health care settings with advanced knowledge of evidence-based teaching and learning principles, curriculum development, and evaluative techniques. The curriculum can also help to prepare you for national certification as a nurse educator.
Practicum Course
Practicum Course
Students are required to take a 6-credit practicum course based on previous experiences and learning needs.
What to Expect
As a student in either the Nurse Educator or Nurse Administrator Option of the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, you will take a practicum course near the end of the curriculum. This 6-credit practicum experience includes 270 practicum hours for the Nurse Educator Option and 180 practicum hours for the Nurse Administrator Option, and will be developed to fulfill mutually agreed-upon objectives based on your previous experiences and identified learning needs.
The practicum planning process involves establishing a site affiliation agreement with the practicum site. You will be responsible for identifying potential practicum sites and preceptors and working with the Assistant Dean for Online Education and Outreach at the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing to accomplish the affiliation agreement process. Some students choose to complete practicum requirements at their place of employment and other students identify alternate practicum sites.
For the Nurse Educator Option students, the practicum hours will take place in an academic or health care setting. You will work with a preceptor who holds a master’s degree or higher and is in a nurse educator role in an educational setting to demonstrate multiple aspects of the nurse educator role.
For the Nurse Administrator Option students, the practicum hours will take place in a health care setting. You will work with a preceptor who holds a master’s degree or higher in a health care setting to demonstrate multiple aspects of the nurse administrator role.
Begin Your Path toward a Doctoral Degree (DNP)
Begin Your Path toward a Doctoral Degree (DNP)
Nurse administrators may want to enter the online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) directly from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and complete their MSN core courses and Nurse Administrator Option courses through the doctoral program.
Prepare for the highest level of clinical nursing practice in this professional, practice-focused online doctoral degree program. The DNP–Leadership degree has two entry pathways based on your previous education and nursing experience: directly from the B.S. in Nursing or post–Master of Science in Nursing.
Learn more about the Doctor of Nursing Practice – LeadershipCollege of Nursing Accreditation
College of Nursing Accreditation
The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at The Pennsylvania State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791. Further information can be found at www.ccneaccreditation.org.
The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing has been designated a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing in recognition of the college’s work creating and sustaining environments that promote the pedagogical expertise of the faculty.
Set Your Own Pace
Set Your Own Pace
Whether you are looking to finish your program as quickly as possible or balance your studies with your busy life, Penn State World Campus can help you achieve your education goals. Many students take one or two courses per semester.
Our online courses typically follow a 12- to 15-week semester cycle, and there are three semesters per year (spring, summer, and fall). If you plan to take a heavy course load, you should expect your course work to be your primary focus and discuss your schedule with your academic adviser.
MSN degree programs are typically completed in two years of full-time study or three years of part-time (two courses/semester) study; clinical/practicum course work often requires more credits. For the most cohesive education, students should be prepared to commit to this time frame.
A Trusted Leader in Online Education
Penn State has a history of more than 100 years of distance education, and World Campus has been a leader in online learning for more than two decades. Our online learning environment offers the same quality education that our students experience on campus.
Convenient Online Format
This program's convenient online format gives you the flexibility you need to study around your busy schedule. You can skip the lengthy commute without sacrificing the quality of your education and prepare yourself for more rewarding career opportunities without leaving your home.
How to Apply to Penn State
How to Apply to Penn State
Apply by June 30 to start August 25
Application Instructions
Deadlines and Important Dates
Complete your application and submit all required materials by the appropriate deadline. Your deadline will depend on the semester you plan to start your courses.
Fall Deadline
Apply by June 30 to start August 25Summer Deadline
Apply by March 1, 2026, to start May 18, 2026
Steps to Apply
For admission to the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School, an applicant must hold either (1) a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or (2) a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. This degree must be from an officially recognized degree-granting institution in the country in which it operates.
Specifically, as an applicant to Penn State's online MSN program, you must have a bachelor's degree in nursing from a program accredited by a national accrediting agency for nursing and hold a current license to practice professional nursing in the United States.
Expectations:
- GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale
- Grades of B or better in all sciences and nursing courses
- College chemistry and statistics (NOTE: Chemistry is not required for those applying to the Nurse Administrator option.)
Applications are submitted electronically and include a nonrefundable application fee. You will need to upload the following items as part of your application:
Official transcripts from each institution attended, regardless of the number of credits or semesters completed. Transcripts not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation. If you are a Penn State alum, you do not need to request transcripts for credits earned at Penn State but must list Penn State as part of your academic history.
GPA and Test Scores — Postsecondary (undergraduate), junior/senior (last two years) GPA is required. The program prefers an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.3. Official GRE or GMAT test scores will be considered if submitted, but are NOT required.
English Proficiency — The language of instruction at Penn State is English. With some exceptions, international applicants must take and submit scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Minimum test scores and exceptions are found in the English Proficiency section on the Fox Graduate School's "Requirements for Graduate Admission" page. Visit the TOEFL website for testing information. Penn State's institutional code is 2660.
Please note that for entrance into a Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing graduate-level program, the minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 580 for the paper-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 25 on the speaking section for the Internet-based test (iBT). The minimum composite score for the IELTS is 7.0.
References (2) — You will need to initiate the process through the online application by entering names, email addresses, and mailing addresses of two references. Upon submission of your application, an email will be sent to each reference requesting they complete a brief online recommendation regarding your commitment for success in an online program. Please inform all recommenders they must submit the form in order for your application to be complete.
If you completed college-level courses over the last five years, an academic reference is required. Other references should be from a nursing supervisor, preferably holding a degree higher than yours.
Program-Specific Questions/Materials
Personal Statement — In order for the admissions committee to evaluate your potential, please write a narrative addressing these bulleted items (single-spaced and no more than 300 words):
- your relevant work experience
- your goals for graduate study and for future career development
- clearly articulated reasons for applying to the selected option at Penn State
- any other information you would consider pertinent to your application
The Graduate Admissions Committee considers the Goal Statement very seriously. Your Goal Statement reflects your ability to express yourself clearly and concisely in writing and indicates the fit of your goals with the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing graduate program.
To begin the online application, you will need a Penn State account.
Create a New Penn State Account
If you have any problems during this process, contact an admissions counselor at [email protected].
Please note: Former Penn State students may not need to complete the admissions application or create a new Penn State account. Please visit our Returning Students page for instructions.
You can begin your online application at any time. Your progress within the online application system will be saved as you go, allowing you to return at any point as you gather additional information and required materials.
- Choose Enrollment Type: "Degree Admission"
- Choose "WORLD CAMPUS" as the campus
Checking Your Status
You can check the status of your application by using the same login information established for the online application form.5. Complete the application.
Admissions Help
If you have questions about the admissions process, contact an admissions counselor at [email protected].
Contact Us
Contact Us
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World Campus Admissions Counselors
Phone: 814-863-5386
Email: [email protected]
Cody Hoffman
Student Enrollment Recruiter
Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 814-865-0865
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Learn from the Best
Learn from the Best
The Master of Science in Nursing is offered through Penn State World Campus in collaboration with the highly respected Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing. Our courses are taught by distinguished faculty who have special training and experience teaching in an online environment.
Faculty
Rachel Allen, RN, PMHNP-BC
- DegreePh.D., University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
- DegreeMSN, University of Pennsylvania
- DegreeBSN, Thomas Jefferson University
Dr. Rachel Allen is an assistant research professor and a family psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, a National League for Nursing Jonas Scholar, and a fellow at the Barbara Bates Center for the Study of the History of Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania. Her research focuses on psychiatric nursing, nursing history, mental health policy, and the broad social history of deinstitutionalization. Dr. Allen's research contains both a chronic illness and community focus, centering on individuals living with serious and persistent mental illness.
Cara Exten, PH.D., MPH, B.S.
- DegreePh.D., The Ohio State University
- DegreeMPH, Emory University
- DegreeB.S., East Tennessee State University
Dr. Cara Exten is an assistant teaching professor for the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing. She is an infectious disease epidemiologist, focusing on health disparities affecting sexual and gender minority populations, with an emphasis on sexual health (specifically HIV and other sexually transmitted infections) and substance use. She has extensive experience in survey data collection, data analysis, and working with high-risk populations, and she is passionate about the examination of diseases in their entirety, including biological, sociological, and epidemiological factors.
Donna M. Fick, RN, FGSA, FAAN
- DegreePh.D., Nursing Science/Geriatrics, University of California-San Francisco
- DegreeMSN, Gerontological Nursing, University of Cincinnati
- DegreeBSN, Nursing Science, Berea College
Dr. Donna M. Fick is the director of the Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence at Penn State. She is an instructor for a variety of graduate nursing courses. Dr. Fick's research interests include inappropriate medication use in older adults, recognition and management of delirium superimposed on dementia, and implementation of ultra-brief delirium screening in hospital settings.
Sandra Halbruner, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC
- DegreeDNP, Wilkes University
- DegreeM.S., Penn State
- DegreeBSN, Johns Hopkins University
- DegreeB.S., Franklin & Marshall College
Dr. Sandra Halbruner is an assistant teaching professor for the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing. She has more than 21 years of experience in the field of medicine. Her research interests include active learning techniques in the multi-site or online classroom.
Sharilee Hrabovsky, D.Ed.
- DegreeD.Ed., Adult Education, Penn State
- DegreePost-master’s certification, Family Practice Nurse Practitioner, Widener University
- DegreeMSN, Villanova University
- DegreeBSN, Thomas Jefferson University
Dr. Sharilee Hrabovsky is an assistant research professor with the College of Nursing. She teaches online courses in the graduate school. She has been a practicing nurse for the last 36 years, 23 of them as a nurse practitioner, and has presented on tobacco use, treatment, and regulation research for the last eight years. She is a nationally certified tobacco treatment specialist and has worked with hundreds of tobacco users through clinical trials or direct patient care in their quest to reduce or quit tobacco use.
Susan Loeb, PH.D., RN, FGSA, FAAN
- DegreeDNP, Penn State
- DegreeMSN, Penn State
- DegreeBSN, Penn State
Dr. Susan J. Loeb is a professor for the College of Nursing and the College of Medicine. She is a faculty affiliate at the Center for Health Care Policy and Research and Center for Healthy Aging. Her program of research focuses on the health needs and issues of older inmates with chronic health conditions, including those with advanced chronic illnesses who are approaching the end of life. Her research has been funded by the National Institute on Aging and the National Institute of Nursing Research. Over the past two decades, Dr. Loeb has taught a wide array of courses across the nursing curriculum, from undergraduate through doctoral education. Most recently, her teaching has been in writing-focused courses, helping students develop their scholarly papers or dissertations. She also regularly teaches NURS 501: Issues in Nursing and Health Care.
Paul Logan, PH.D., CRNP, ACNP-BC
- DegreePh.D., Penn State
- DegreeMSN, University of Pennsylvania
- DegreeBSN, Messiah College
Dr. Paul Logan is an assistant research professor for the College of Nursing. His research interests include outcomes, quality, and value in health care, particularly the quality of care provided by nurse practitioners. His clinical interests include acute care, critical care, and cardiovascular disease.
Sheri Matter, Ph.D., MSN, RN
- DegreePh.D., Leadership and Administration, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- DegreeMSN, Wilmington University
- DegreeMBA, University of St. Francis
- DegreeMHA, University of St. Francis
- DegreeB.S., Nursing, Wilkes University
Dr. Sheri Matter is the assistant dean of graduate professional programs and is an associate teaching professor in the College of Nursing. She has more than 30 years of nursing leadership, including as chief nursing executive of a multiple-hospital system. Dr. Matter's research for her dissertation focused on the nurse characteristics of a highly reliable organization.
Nicole Peterson, DNP, A/GPCNP-BC, CRNP, RN
- DegreeDNP, University of Iowa
- DegreeMSN, University of Iowa
- DegreeBSN, University of Iowa
Dr. Nicole Peterson is an assistant teaching professor and emeritus associate professor of instruction at the University of Iowa. She has been an adult and gerontological primary care nurse practitioner since 2008, with clinical practice experience in long-term care, community care, home care, and primary care. This includes providing geriatric and primary care to the Meskwaki Nation community (Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa and their employees). She has teaching experience in undergraduate and graduate nursing, including master’s and doctorate levels, as well as serving as a geriatric nurse practitioner.
Andrea Yevchak Sillner, Ph.D., CNS, RN
- DegreePh.D., Nursing, Penn State
- DegreeM.S., Nursing, Penn State
- DegreeB.S., Nursing, Penn State
Dr. Andrea Yevchak Sillner is an assistant research professor in the College of Nursing. She is also a board-certified gerontological clinical nurse specialist. Dr. Sillner's research interests are in improving transitions of care for older adults and their informal family caregivers by focusing on technology-assisted communication and preferences of care.
Kimberly Van Haitsma, PH.D.
- DegreePh.D., Clinical Psychology, Bowling Green State University
- DegreeM.A., Clinical Psychology, Bowling Green State University
- DegreeB.A., Psychology, Calvin College
Dr. Kimberly Van Haitsma's research interests include developing observational methodologies to assess behavior and emotion in dementia, developing evidence-based education programs to enhance the skills of formal caregivers, advancing the understanding of person-centered care — "knowing preferences for everyday living" — and developing measurement tools for research, clinical practice, and evidence-based interventions for formal caregivers.
Kelly Wolgast, RN, FACHE, FAAN
- DegreeDNP, University of Alabama
- DegreeM.S., Strategic Studies, U.S. Army War College
- DegreeMSN, Vanderbilt University
- DegreeBSN, Penn State
Dr. Kelly Wolgast is the assistant dean for outreach and professional development and an associate teaching professor. She teaches both nurse administrator/management courses and nurse educator courses in Penn State's MSN and DNP programs. Her research interests include nurse leadership, health care delivery models, distance learning, and military/veterans' health.
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