Faculty Bio

Susan Scherr, MS, GNP-BC

Visiting Professor of Nursing

Education

• BSN, University of Delaware (2001)
• MS, University of Maryland (2007)

Credentials

• Registered Nurse
• Certified Gerontological Nurse Practitioner

Courses

• Diagnosis and Management of Clinical Problems in Adult Primary Care II (MS in Nursing)

Research Interests

• Optimizing health care for older adults
• Challenges for older adults during transition to higher levels of care
• Quality of life for older adults with dementia
• Advance care planning and end of life decision making

Recent Publications

• Avillo, S. (2007). Cancer care in LTC. Advance for Nurses, 9(18), 45.