Janelle Shearer

Janelle Shearer serves as an Adjunct Professor at Bethel University's College of Adult and Professional Studies, teaching nursing courses since 2010. She concurrently works at Stratis Health as a Program Manager, leading CMS-funded care coordination initiatives across Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Her role involves coaching healthcare teams on evidence-based practices to reduce hospital readmissions and improve care transitions.

Educational Background:

• University of Iowa - B.S. (1993)
• Bethel University - M.A. (2007)

Research interests center on palliative care innovation, healthcare quality improvement, and public health nursing. Her work emphasizes rural healthcare challenges, serious illness communication, and systemic interventions for patient safety. Recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on optimizing end-of-life care through community partnerships and clinical best practices.

Professional affiliations include active memberships in the Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses Association, Minnesota Organization of Leaders in Nursing, and committee roles for Honoring Choices Minnesota and Minnesota Network of Hospice & Palliative Care. Clinical expertise spans home health, hospice, critical care, and obstetrics.