Brianna Blackburn
MSN, RN, CMSRN, CNE
Instructor of Nursing
90 Hope Drive, Penn State Hershey
Phone: 717-228-8969
Email: bnb5424@psu.edu
Blackburn’s work and research interests focus on nursing students, new graduate nurses, and the transition to nursing practice. She actively participates on numerous Advisory Boards for Transition to Practice programs at the local, state, and regional levels. Her PhD research specifically explores how expectations impact a nurse’s transition into nursing practice.
Education
MSN, Capella University; BSN, Widener University
Teaching
Courses Taught
- NURS405A: Nursing Care of the Adult Client with Complex Health Problems: Part A
- NURS450B: Professional Role Development III: Clinical Capstone
- NURS480: NCLEX Preparation
- 200W: Principles of Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice
Clinical Expertise and Areas of Specialization
CLINICAL FOCUS:
- Adult medical/surgicaltelemetry
- Solid organ transplant
CERTIFICATION:
- CMSRN
- CNE
Mentorship
Mentorship of 4 MSN Nurse Educator students and 2 clinical faculty members
Research
Research Interests and Areas of Expertise
My research interests focus on nursing students, new graduate nurses, and the transition to nursing practice. My PhD research specifically explores how expectations impact a nurse’s transition into nursing practice.
Publications and Scholarly Work
- Blackburn, B. (2021). Sensitive Situations in a Nurse Residency Program. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development, 37 (3), 185-187. doi: 10.1097/NND.0000000000000694.
- Hackenberger, A., Blackburn, B. (Co-Author), & Major, P. (2024). Urgent Communication and
- Interdepartmental Collaboration Across the Continuum of Care: An Ischemic Limb Patient Case. DOI:
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jradnu.2023.09.010
Service
Professional Organization Involvement and Fellowships
Member of the National League of Nursing (NLN) and the Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses (AMSN)
