Melissa Mueller

Clinical Assistant Professor Melissa Mueller has been teaching in the School of Nursing at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee since 2019, specializing in pediatrics courses for the Undergraduate BSN and Master of Nursing programs.

Her educational credentials include a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2022) and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Illinois Wesleyan University (2014).

Dr. Mueller's research focuses on enhancing pediatric nursing practice through evidence-based education, particularly in verbally de-escalating psychiatric and behavioral health crises among pediatric patients. As a certified Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (ACCNS-P), she bridges clinical expertise and educational innovation in high-stakes pediatric care scenarios.

Her work emphasizes practical skill development for nursing staff, addressing critical gaps in behavioral health management within pediatric settings.