Lois S. Thompson
MSN, RN, CSN, FCN
Clinical Instructor
Email: lsp100@psu.edu
As a registered nurse, I am deeply committed to the nursing profession and passionately committed to providing the best quality of care to my patients. As a clinical instructor, I am focused on fostering a positive learning environment, providing strong clinical and interpersonal skills, promoting team building, and providing effective feedback to students. I chose to be a nurse to impact the world around me and to make a difference. It is my hope that by sharing my knowledge, skills, and experiences, that I might leave a lasting impact for the greater good.
Education
- MSN, Penn State
- BSN, Penn State
Teaching
Clinical Instructor
- N251 Health Assessment
- N230 Fundamentals of Nursing
Clinical Preceptor
- N415 Community and family Health Nursing
- N306 Nursing Care of Children and Adolescents
- N320 Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family and Gynecological Client
- N450B Professional Role Development
Clinical Expertise and Areas of Specialization
- Public Health
- Community Health
- School Health
- Pediatrics
- Obstetrics
Current Certifications
- Advanced Nursing Certification, Adventist Whole Health Care Network, Wyomissing, PA 19610
Faith Community Nursing — June 2013 - Advanced Nursing Certification,West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19382
School Nursing – May 2015
Mentorships
Many undergraduate nursing mentorships over 34 years, 2 Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) Mentorships, 2 Certified Obstetric Nurse (RNC-OB) Mentorships and 4 Certified School Nurse Mentorships.
Service
- Medical Mission Nurse, Grace Lutheran Church and International Volunteer Headquarters
- Clinic Nurse, Centre Volunteers in Medicine and Penn State LION Mobile Clinic
- Camp Nurse, Camp Kanesatake and Camp Woodward
Awards
- Paula Milone-Nuzzo Nursing Alumni Volunteer of the Year 2025
- PA Northeast Region School Nurse of Excellence 2023
- Top Pediatric Nurse In Pennsylvania 2016
Professional Organizations:
- National Association of School Nurses
- Pennsylvania Association of School Nurses and Practitioners
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- Penn State Nese College of Nursing Alumni Board Member
- Penn State Dance Marathon Alumni Interest Group
- Penn State Alumni Council
