Dr. Paula Kustenbauder

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Paula Kustenbauder is an Assistant Teaching Professor at the Penn State Ross Carol Nese College of Nursing. She specializes in critical care and has notable expertise in compassionate communication skills for nurses, particularly in the context of providing care to patients and families facing critical illnesses. Kustenbauder's academic interests revolve around the professional identity development of pre-licensure nursing students. Her teaching encompasses various nursing courses that address both theoretical and practical aspects of nursing care. Kustenbauder is actively involved in mentorship roles for DNP students and contributes to the nursing field through her scholarly work, including publications that explore the formation of professional identity among nursing students.

Research Interests

Courses

NURS301: Nursing Care Adult Client Requiring Medical-Surgical Intervention NURS405B: Nursing Care Adult Client Complex Health Problems: Part B NURS350: Genetics, Ethics, Legal Issues in Nursing

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.