Rebecca Schroeder DNP, MPH, RN, PMHNP, BC
217 Masterton Hall, Portland campus
Education
- DNP, Regis College, MA
- MPH, Columbia University, NY
- BSN, Regis College, MA
Research Interests
- Therapeutic communication
- Telemental health
- Co-occurring illness
- Integrative care
Dr. Schroeder joined the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ (USM) nursing faculty in 2016. She holds a Master’s degree in Public Health, a Master’s degree in Nursing with a certification as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree with a concentration in education. Dr. Schroeder’s nursing practice spans a long career working with adult psychiatric patients in acute, ambulatory and community settings with a specialization in adult/geriatric mental health. She has broad experience and progressive achievement in nursing and the healthcare field. Her research and scholarly interests are focused on understanding the development and practice of therapeutic relationships, co-occurring medical and mental illness, and telemental health. In addition to her role as track coordinator for USM’s PMHNP program, she continues to practice as a PMHNP in an Assertive Community Treatment setting. Dr. Schroeder teaches at the graduate level, including courses in Advanced Psychopharmacology, Behavioral and Psychosocial Health of the Family, and Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing I and II.
Selected Publications
Schroeder, R.A. (2020). Adaptation or revolution: Telemental health and advanced practice psychiatric nursing during COVID-19.ÌýJournal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, first published on-line Nov 9, 2020,Ìý
Schroeder, R.A. (2018). Unique person, unique place: Exploring two assertive community treatment teams in Maine.ÌýIssues in Mental Health Nursing, 39:6, 499-505,Ìý
Schroeder, R.A. (2016). Bearing witness: The lived experience of sitting with patients.ÌýArchives of Psychiatric Nursing. 30, 678-684.Ìý
Schroeder, R.A., et al. (2013). 26th Annual Conference of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, Pittsburgh, PA, Nov 7-10, 2012.ÌýJournal of the American Psychiatric NursesÌýAssociation, 19,Ìý11-35.Ìý
Schroeder, R.A. (2013) The seriously mentally ill older adult: Perceptions of the patient-provider relationship.ÌýPerspectives in Psychiatric Care, 49,Ìý30-40.Ìý
Cafarao, T., Jolley, C., LaValle, A. & Schroeder, R. (2012) Strategic Planning Reports on Key Issues for APNA.ÌýWorkplace Violence Workgroup Report.Ìý
217 Masterton Hall, Portland campus
Education
- DNP, Regis College, MA
- MPH, Columbia University, NY
- BSN, Regis College, MA
Research Interests
- Therapeutic communication
- Telemental health
- Co-occurring illness
- Integrative care