Heather Stehr

Heather Stehr serves as a PartTime Lecturer in the Graduate Nursing Program at Briar Cliff University, teaching Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) courses. Concurrently, she works full-time as a family nurse practitioner at Siouxland Community Health Center, specializing in Family Practice, Medication Assisted Treatment, Hepatitis C Treatment, and comprehensive HIV Care.

Her academic credentials from Briar Cliff University include:

• Doctor of Nurse Practitioner (2020)
• Post-MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program (2018)
• Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing Education (2014)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2006)

Dr. Stehr's research focuses on Nursing Education methodologies, particularly service learning integration in clinical training, alongside clinical expertise in infectious disease management and addiction treatment. Her 2015 publication in Nursing Science Quarterly demonstrates how community-based experiential learning enhances both student competency and public health outcomes in nursing education.

She maintains active certifications as a Family Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) and HIV Specialist (American Academy of HIV Medicine). No student mentorship records or research grants are publicly documented. Her community engagement includes volunteer work at the Briar Cliff University Foot Clinic and Siouxland Community Health Center Foundation.