CC 157A
4601 Central Ave
Columbus, Indiana 47203
4601 Central Ave
Columbus, Indiana 47203
Biographical Statement
Dr. Spoerner graduated with a BSN from Indiana University and went on to earn Masters and Doctoral degrees from Saint Louis University. She is a board certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with more than thirty years of experience working with children and families. Her clinical experience spans pediatric cardiology, genetics, anesthesia, acute and primary care. An experienced educator, Dr. Spoerner enjoys teaching in the undergraduate, accelerated, and graduate programs and actively mentors students across disciplines. She has served as an expert reviewer for numerous textbooks and presented at national and international meetings.
Education
DoctoralDNP - Saint Louis University
Graduate
MSN - Saint Louis University
Undergraduate
BSN - Indiana University
Professional Activities
LicensurePediatric Nurse Practitioner Indiana State Board of Nursing
APRN and CSR Prescriptive Authority Indiana State Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse – Indiana State Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse – Georgia State Board of Nursing (inactive)
Certification
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
Certified Pediatric Nurse – Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
Awards & Activities
• Centers for Disease Control Taskforce for the Prevention of Overdoses and Treatment Errors in Children (PROTECT)• Mentor The Data Mine Purdue University
• IMPACT Faculty Fellow Purdue University
• Saint Louis University Scholarship
• St. Vincent Foundation Scholarship
• Edith Zike Memorial Scholarship
• Edna Hayes Memorial Scholarship
Professional Organizations
• National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
• Sigma International Honor Society of Nursing
• American Nurses Association
• Indiana State Nurses Association
• International Society of Nurses in Genetics
• Midwest Nursing Research Society
Civic Engagement
• American Red Cross Nurse
Research (areas of interest)
• Pediatric Medication Safety
• Data Science
• Experiential Learning & Interdisciplinary Education
• Health Information Technology
• Nursing Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• Genomics
