Renee Bauer

Renee Bauer serves as an Adjunct Professor at Simmons University's School of Nursing since 2016, leveraging over 30 years of mental health experience and 16 years in academia. She teaches Psychopharmacology (Course 426) while maintaining a clinical practice in outpatient mental health one day weekly.

Her educational credentials:

• PhD in Nursing Education
• MS in Nursing Education
• RN (Registered Nurse)
• PMHNP-BC (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified)

Dr. Bauer's research centers on adolescent mental health treatments and psychopharmacology, resulting in 40+ publications and 50+ national/international presentations. Her work bridges clinical practice, community service, and social justice advocacy.

Scientific Awards:

• Sigma Research Award
• ISU nursing research award

She has secured over $2 million in grant funding and actively mentors students through research committee leadership in her state, fostering emerging scholars' passion for mental health innovation.