Dr. Wendy Edgar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Wendy Edgar is an Assistant Teaching Professor at the Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing with over 25 years of experience in nursing education. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Penn State in 1992, followed by a Master of Science in Nursing in Family Nurse Practice from Widener University in 1998, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing Leadership from Penn State in 2023. Wendy's professional focus includes teaching courses on pathophysiology, physical assessment, and professional role development with an emphasis on ethical practice. Her DNP project centered on faculty and student wellness, reflecting her ongoing commitment to promoting health within academic settings. Alongside her teaching role, Wendy maintains a part-time clinical practice specializing in pediatric urgent care.

Research Interests

Wellness Innovation Emergency Medicine Evidence-Based Practice Quality Improvement Projects

Experience

Assistant Teaching Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Penn State University • University Park, PA

Educator in the Department of Nursing with over 25 years of experience.

Awards

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Innovation Fellow

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Outstanding Alumni Council Board Member

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Outstanding Alumni Volunteer Award

Courses

NURS100: Year Seminar Nursing NURS200W: Principles Nursing Research Evidence-Based Practice NURS225: Pathophysiology NURS230: Fundamentals Nursing (Lab & Clinical) NURS251: Physical Assessment (Lab) NURS301: Nursing Care Adult Client Requiring Medical-Surgical Intervention (Lecture & Lab) NURS302: Clinical Judgment Nursing NURS350: Professional Role Development-Ethical, Legal Genetics NURS405 Nursing Care Adult Client Complex Health Problems: Part (Lecture & Lab) NURS475: Concepts Practice NURS802A: Advanced Pediatric Assessment NURS872: Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum NURS873: Family Nurse Practitioner Practicum II NURS874: A-AGPNC Integrated Practicum NURS876: Pediatric 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.