Dr. Eric Doerfler

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Eric R. Doerfler is an Associate Teaching Professor at Penn State Harrisburg's Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing. He has been a nurse since 1987 and became a nurse practitioner in 1996. His clinical interests include emergency nursing, infection control, HIV primary care, pain management, and substance abuse. Doerfler's doctoral studies focused on psychoneuroimmunology and the implications of complementary and alternative medicine. He is board certified in homeopathic medicine and has a private practice in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, specializing in integrative healthcare. His teaching interests encompass professional development, research, pharmacology, health assessment, physical examination, and geriatrics. Doerfler teaches various nursing courses, including Principles of Nursing Research, Health Assessment, and Therapeutic Nursing Care.

Research Interests

Complementary & Alternative Medicine Nursing Education Nursing Socialization

Experience

Associate Teaching Professor

— Present

Penn State Harrisburg • Harrisburg, PA

Involved in teaching various nursing courses and managing clinical practices.

Courses

NURS200W: Principles of Nursing Research NURS251: Health Assessment NURS301: Nursing Care of Adult Client Requiring Medical-Surgical Intervention NURS305: Introduction to Pharmacological Concepts NURS310: Therapeutic Nursing Care of Older Adult Client in a Variety of Settings

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.