Laurie Bladen

Laurie Bladen, PhD, RN is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nursing and Health Professions at Pennsylvania Western University. She holds certifications in case management, quality, safety, certified nurse educator (DNE), and instructional design.

• Leadership roles: Former Nursing Department Chair, Nursing Coordinator, Co-Chair of Nursing Evaluation Committee, IRB representative, and accreditation committee Chair
• Committee memberships: APSCUF nominations/elections, university promotion, program-level assessment

Research focuses on home health nursing, nursing knowledge, and healthcare quality/safety. Her career spans academic leadership, hospital administration, and healthcare consultancy.