Susan MacPherson

Susan MacPherson serves as Assistant Professor and MSN-MAGELIN Program Director at Mount St. Joseph University's College of Nursing. Her clinical credentials include Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Registered Nurse (RN), and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (PNP-BC).

Education:

• D.N.P., M.S.N., Northern Kentucky University
• M.S.N., College of Mount St. Joseph
• B.S., Bowling Green State University

Her research focuses on pediatric nursing specialization, advanced clinical training methodologies, and leadership development in nursing education. As Program Director for MSN-MAGELIN, she shapes curricula for nurse practitioner certification with emphasis on evidence-based pediatric care and clinical decision-making.

Professional Contributions:

• Oversees MAGELIN program accreditation and clinical partnerships
• Integrates DNP-level expertise into graduate nursing pedagogy
• Develops clinical practicum frameworks for pediatric nurse practitioners