Dr. Susan Loeb

Professor

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Biography

Susan Loeb is a Professor and Director of the PhD Program at the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at Penn State University. With over 29 years of teaching experience, she has focused her research on enhancing health care for older adults, particularly in correctional settings. As the Principal Investigator for multiple NIH-funded studies, Dr. Loeb has developed innovative e-learning programs aimed at training prison staff and caregivers to improve geriatric end-of-life care. Her dedication to nursing education and mentorship has helped shape future leaders in the field. Dr. Loeb has received various accolades, including the Evelyn R. Saubel Faculty Award and recognition from the Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania. She holds a PhD in Nursing from Penn State and has been involved in numerous educational programs, teaching courses related to nursing research and practice. Her research interests include enhancing health for incarcerated individuals, developing training for correctional staff, and addressing geriatric care issues. As an active speaker at national and international conferences, she continues to contribute significantly to the nursing field and correctional health care.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor & Director, PhD Program

2002-08-01 — Present

Penn State University • University Park, PA

Directing the PhD program and teaching various nursing courses.

Awards

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Evelyn R. Saubel Faculty Award

1996-05-01
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Nursing Research Award

2024-05-01

Courses

Principles of Nursing Research Honors Seminar in Nursing Overview of Nursing Scholarship Advanced Seminar in Nursing Science Research Topics Individual Studies Thesis Research PhD Dissertation Supervised Experience in College Teaching

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
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Specialization Notes

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