Dr. Sheilah Yohn

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sheilah K. Yohn, DNP, FNP-BC, is an Assistant Teaching Professor at the Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing. She has been teaching since 2012, with a focus on the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Primary Care Nurse Practitioner programs and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP-NP) courses. Yohn holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Wilkes University, a Master's in Nursing from Widener University, a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from Penn State University, and a nursing diploma from the York Hospital School of Nursing. Her clinical expertise includes working as a Family Nurse Practitioner since 1996 and previous roles such as a preceptor for nurse practitioner students. Yohn is actively involved in several professional organizations, including the Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and engages in community services like the Lion Mobile clinic serving the State College area. Her research interests focus on women's heart disease and Lyme disease, reflecting her commitment to advancing healthcare in these critical areas.

Research Interests

Awards

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Sheilah Gealey Award

Courses

Advanced Health Assessment Adult Populations Advanced Health Assessment Pediatric Populations Family/Individual Lifespan Nurse Practitioner Doctoral Practicum Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Doctoral Practicum Family Nurse Practitioner Integrative Practicum Healthcare Informatics Pathophysiology Advanced Practice Nurse Doctor Nursing Practice Clinical Practicum

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.