Dr. Brianna Blackburn

Instructor

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Biography

Brianna Blackburn is an Instructor at the Penn State Ross Carol Nese College of Nursing. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Capella University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Widener University. Her work emphasizes the transition of nursing students and new graduate nurses into professional practice, and she is actively involved in various Advisory Boards focusing on Transition to Practice programs at local, state, and regional levels. Blackburn's PhD research specifically explores the expectations and impact of a nurse's transition into nursing practice, with a keen interest in adult medical/surgical telemetry and solid organ transplant care. She teaches courses such as Nursing Care of the Adult Client with Complex Health Problems and Professional Role Development III, and is dedicated to mentoring nursing students and clinical faculty members. Blackburn is also engaged in professional organizations, including the National League for Nursing and the Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses.

Research Interests

Courses

NURS405A: Nursing Care of Adult Client Complex Health Problems NURS450B: Professional Role Development III: Clinical Capstone NURS480: NCLEX Preparation 200W: Principles of Nursing Research Evidence-Based Practice

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.