Michele M Merten

Michele M. Merten serves as Director of Graduate Nursing Programs and Assistant Professor at Viterbo University's School of Nursing. She also holds an appointment as Assistant Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic's College of Medicine, where she practices as a nurse practitioner in Endocrinology. She joined Viterbo in 2018.

Education:

• DNP, Viterbo University
• MSN, Viterbo University
• BSN, Viterbo University
• AS, Rochester Community and Technical College

Research Interests: Her work centers on thyroid-related conditions including papillary thyroid cancer, thyroid nodules, and disease management, with specialized focus on cancer survivorship care models and improving long-term patient outcomes. This integrates clinical endocrinology with advanced nursing practice.

Publication Trends: Recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on thyroid cancer treatment efficacy (particularly surgical outcomes of thyroid lobectomy) and survivorship care frameworks. Her research spans oncology, endocrinology, and nursing practice, consistently addressing clinical decision-making and patient-centered care in thyroid disorders.

Professional Affiliations:

• National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties
• American Thyroid Association
• American Thyroid Association Women in Thyroidology
• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• Association of Southeastern Minnesota Nurse Practitioners