Dr. Susan Keim

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Susan K. Keim is a Practice Associate Professor at Penn Nursing. She has extensive experience in nursing education and healthcare research with a focus on innovative care delivery models. Dr. Keim teaches graduate courses related to healthcare systems and patient safety, including Systems Thinking Patient Safety and Executive Leadership Complex Healthcare Systems. Her background includes a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania, where her research involves collaboration with home healthcare leaders to examine care delivery models that support patients in maintaining their independence at home. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her contributions to nursing education, receiving multiple awards such as the Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence and the Sigma Theta Tau PhD Student Leadership Award. Dr. Keim’s research not only enhances academic curricula but also promotes strategic improvements in healthcare systems, thereby contributing to the training of future nursing leaders.

Research Interests

Experience

Practice Associate Professor

2018-08-01 — Present

University of Pennsylvania, Penn Nursing • Philadelphia, PA

Teaching graduate courses in Nursing, focusing on Executive Leadership and Patient Safety, while conducting research related to home healthcare.

Awards

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LDI/Penn Medicine Research Laboratory Project Award

2024-01-01
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Dean’s Award Teaching Excellence

2020-01-01
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Sigma Theta Tau PhD Student Leadership Award

2018-01-01

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

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