Dr. Jacquelyn Ryer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jacquelyn Ryer is an Assistant Teaching Professor and the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Program Coordinator at the Ross Carol Nese College of Nursing, The Pennsylvania State University. With a decade of experience in critical care advanced practice nursing, she has a strong clinical foundation in neuro critical care practice from leading academic medical centers such as Penn State Hershey Medical Center and the University of Maryland Medical Center. Her clinical expertise focuses on managing critically ill neurological and neurosurgical patients. Ryer holds advanced training in emergency neurological life support and trauma care. Her commitment to excellence in patient care is reflected in her leadership role in organizing the annual Neuro Critical Care Conference at Penn State Health. In the academic sphere, she has extensive experience in developing and teaching core courses across the AGACNP and Doctor of Nursing Practice curricula, including innovative simulation experiences aimed at enhancing diagnostic and management skills in acute care settings. Ryer is passionate about education and mentorship, actively engaging in initiatives to support student success and recently presenting on peer support models in graduate nursing education.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Teaching Professor

2016-08-01 — Present

Ross Carol Nese College of Nursing, The Pennsylvania State University • Hershey, PA

Coordinates the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program, developing and teaching courses while engaging in clinical practice.

Awards

#2024

Nominee: Provider of the Year

2024-01-01
#2024

Dean's Teaching Scholarship

2024-01-01
#2019

Exceptional Teacher Recognition

2019-01-01

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
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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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