Matt Schroer

Matt Schroer is an Assistant Professor at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN), serving as a clinical instructor for psychiatric clinical rotations at the pre-specialty level and teaching in the specialty-level Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program. He practices as a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Centerstone, focusing on children, adolescents, and young adults with psychiatric disorders. Since 2009, he has precepted VUSN students, integrating clinical training into their education.

Education:

• Master's degree in Counseling (Trevecca Nazarene University, 2006)
• MSN (Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, 2008)
• DNP (Maryville University in St. Louis, date unspecified)

Research & Scholarly Interests: Dr. Schroer's work centers on child and adolescent psychiatry, with a focus on evidence-based treatments and clinical care. He also investigates mental health provider burnout in clinical settings, aiming to improve workforce well-being and patient outcomes through systemic interventions. His expertise bridges clinical practice, education, and pediatric psychiatric care.

Professional Affiliations:

• Tennessee Nurses Association
• American Nurses Association

Advising & Practice: He has extensive experience mentoring nursing students in clinical settings since 2009. While no specific grants are noted, his practice and teaching reflect a commitment to advancing clinical competencies and addressing burnout in healthcare providers.

Labs/Teams: No specific lab or team affiliations mentioned.