Dr. Susan Maynard

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Susan Maynard is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Penn State University's Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Penn State and a Master's in Nursing from the University of California, San Francisco. She has extensive experience in cardiology, critical care, and neurology, having worked for prestigious organizations like Mayo Clinic and Stanford Hospital. Dr. Maynard is recognized for her leadership in implementing critical care initiatives and managing comprehensive stroke care. An active member of professional organizations such as the American Association of Critical Care Nurses and the American Heart Association, her research interests include rural healthcare, quality improvement, and the integration of community and hospital partnerships. Susan has taught various courses including D.N.P. Leadership and Healthcare Economics Policy for Nurse Administrators, and she has advised numerous DNP students. In addition to teaching, she is involved in several critical care research projects and has contributed to important conference presentations in her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Teaching Professor

— Present

Penn State University • University Park, PA

Teaching various courses in the nursing program and advising DNP students.

Awards

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DNP Student Champion Award

Courses

D.N.P. Leader Doctor Nursing Practice Clinical Practicum Healthcare Economics Policy for Nurse Administrators

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.