Heather
Keperling
Ed.D., RN
John and Karen Arnold School of Nursing
Assistant Professor of Nursing
- John R. Post Center at Reading CollegeTowne #221
- 610-790-1998
Biography
I firmly believe in a student-centered teaching approach that fosters resilience and ignites a genuine passion for the field of nursing. I am always eager to collaborate with my students and fellow educators, as I believe that through partnership and open communication, we can inspire and empower students to reach their full potential. There is nothing more fulfilling than helping aspiring nurses achieve their goals and overcome challenges throughout their educational journey!
Immaculata University
Ed.D. in Higher Education
Nursing Education Concentration
Dissertation: Nursing Student Perceptions of Perseverance and Passion in Nursing Education
University of Pennsylvania
Post-Masters Teacher Education Program Certificate
MSN in Psychiatric Mental Health Advanced Practice Clinical Nurse Specialist
Geropsychiatric specialty
Purdue University
BS, Major in Nursing, Minor in Psychology
2023: Assisi Pilgrimage Recipient
2024: Sister Donatella Legacy Award Recipient in recognition of distinguished service in teaching, support, and advising.
Manuscript Published: Bickings, C., Keperling, H., & Rhoads, C. (2024). Simulated End-of-Life Nursing Care Teaching: Clinical Simulation Investigation House. Nurse Educator.
Abstract accepted for 2024: American Psychiatric Nurses Association Annual Conference, Perseverance and Passion in Nursing Education
Manuscript published: Keperling, H. (2025). Developing and Implementing a Service-Learning Course in Prelicensure Nursing Education. Journal of Nursing Education, 64(8), 527529.
Manuscript published: Keperling H. (2025). Growing grit: Perseverance and passion in nursing education. Nursing, 55(2), 4858.
Manuscript published: Bickings, C., Keperling, H., & Rhoads, C. (2024). Simulated End-of-Life Nursing Care Teaching: Clinical Simulation Investigation House. Nurse Educator.
Podium Presentation: Presented at the Service Learning in Nursing Education at Hope Rescue Mission, Service Learning Connection Day
Podium Presentation: Presented at the 2025 International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses Annual Conference, Perseverance and Passion in Nursing Education
Podium Presentation: Presented at the Service Learning in Nursing Education at Hope Rescue Mission, Service Learning Connection Day
Poster Presentation: Abstract accepted for 2024 American Psychiatric Nurses Association Annual Conference, Perseverance and Passion in Nursing Education
Podium Presentation: Presented for the 2024 International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses Annual Conference, Perseverance and Passion in Nursing Education
Poster Presentation: Presented for the 2023 NLN Summit, Nursing Student Perceptions of Perseverance and Passion in Nursing Education
Poster Presentation: Presented for the 2022 Middle State Commission of Higher Education Annual Conference, doctoral student research, Nursing Student Perceptions of Perseverance and Passion in Nursing Education
Keynote Address Presenter: Presented for PLN Area II, Perseverance and Passion in Nursing Education: A Study of GRIT
Sigma Theta Tau International
National League for Nursing
Service Initiatives:
Hope Rescue Mission Service-Learning Faculty and Volunteer
Faculty Advisor for 91做厙 Alternative Break
Reading experience, August 2023
Dominican Republic experience, May 2024