Missouri State University

Susan Berg

 Susan Berg, FNP Director

Susan Berg

DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

FNP Program Director

 
Education:
  • BSN, University of Missouri, 1998
  • MSN, Southwest Missouri State University, 2002
  • DNP University of Iowa, 2009
 
Research Interests:
  • Health and Healthcare Disparities,
  • Vulnerable populations;
  • Simulation in education;
  • nursing satisfaction;
  • vestibular disorders
 
Teaching:
  • Advanced Health Assessment, Advanced Physical Assessment, Roles and Leadership, Applications of Pathophysiology, Primary Care of Adults; Nurse Practitioner Practicum; Population Health: A Local to Global Perspective

 

Grants Funded

  • Missouri State University internal CASL Grant funded 7,500 December 2009. Co-Investigator with Audiology: Dr Kaf, and Physician Assistant: Nancy Dion. “Developing Otoscopic Competency: A Multidisciplinary Approach”.

 

Textbook Review:

  • NP Facts, July 2008: F.A. Davis Company

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  • NP Coach Pediatrics, July 2008: F.A. Davis Company

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  •  NP Coach Pharmacology, September 2008: F.A. Davis Company

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  •  McCaffrey, R. & Youngkin, E.Q. (2010). NP Notes: Nurse Practitioner Pocket Guide. F.A. Davis.
  •  Holtz, C. (2008). Global health care: issues and policies. Reviewed for planned revision. Jones and Bartlett. Reviewed April 2010.

 

Publications:

  • Berg, S.L. (2002). Why Nurses Leave. Southwest Missouri State University. (Thesis).
  • Berg, S.L. (2010). Otologic vertigo: A primer for primary care. Submitted to the American Journal of Nurse Practitioners April 27th 2010.

Textbook Chapter

  • Berg, S.L. Submitted for publication Fall 2009. HEENT:  in Patient education, A practical approach. 2nd ed. Jones and Bartlett.
  • Panelist: Healthcare reform and healthcare providers Think Tank, MSU Fall 2009

 

Volunteer

Christian County Health Department Volunteer

 

Professional Organizations:

  • Missouri Nurses Association
  • Advanced Practice Nurses of the Ozarks
  • American College of Nurse Practitioners: Research Committee Member 2009
  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
  • National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty
  • President Elect: Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society; Theta Lambda Chapter
  • Family Nurse Practitioner Student Association MSU: Faculty Leader
  • Naval Reserve Officer Association 2001-2005
  • National League for Nursing

 

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