Susan Miller

Susan Miller, DNP, RN, CHSE, serves as the BSN Program Director and Assistant Professor in the Acute & Tertiary Care Department at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing. She has been teaching full-time at Pitt since 2012, following her graduation from the university's DNP program.

• Education: DNP and BSN from University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing (1984)

Dr. Miller's clinical and scholarly focus centers on cardiology and medicine, with teaching experience across all levels of undergraduate programs. She currently instructs courses including NUR 1120, NUR 1020, and NUR 1311, while also guest lecturing in NUR 0082.

Her research interests include:

• Clinical nursing education
• Simulation-based learning
• Progressive care nursing
• Cardiology medicine

Key Service Contributions:

• Sigma Theta Tau Mentorship Program
• UPMC Residency Program Facilitator

Scientific Awards & Certifications:

• Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Progressive Care Certified Nurse
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)

Dr. Miller's grant involvement includes institutional training grants T32 NR008857 and T32NR009759, contributing to nursing education and clinical research initiatives.