Heather Keperling, Ed.D., RN

Heather Keperling

Heather Keperling

Ed.D., RN

John and Karen Arnold School of Nursing

Assistant Professor of Nursing

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-Master’s 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), 527–529. https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20250312-05

• Manuscript published: Keperling H. (2025). Growing grit: Perseverance and passion in nursing education. Nursing, 55(2), 48–58. https://doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000140

• Manuscript published: Bickings, C., Keperling, H., & Rhoads, C. (2024). Simulated End-of-Life Nursing Care Teaching: Clinical Simulation Investigation House. Nurse Educator. https://doi.org/10.1097/nne.0000000000001631

• 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 Alvernia Alternative Break

• Reading experience, August 2023

• Dominican Republic experience, May 2024