Faculty Information
Palmer, Virginia C.
Education
- BSN, Cedar Crest College, 1978
- MSN, Villanova University, 1985
- DNSc, Widener University, 1993
General Information
Dr. Ginny Palmer teaches both undergraduate and graduate nursing courses. She is experienced in developing and managing a nursing center for elderly individuals, in counseling and teaching elderly clients, in teachinggerantology to undergraduate students, in conducting research, and in instrument design. She developed the curricula for Millersville University's graduate family nurse practitioner program and nursing case management program. She is currently a fellow with the Buck Institute for Cognitive Therapy. Dr. Palmer has recently completed a multifocal study of geriatric assessment in rural Pennsylvania which was funded for approximately $73,000 by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania and Millersville University.
Clinical Practice
- Millersville University Nursing Center - assess, counsel and teach low-income elderly or disabled individuals.
- American Heart Association - CPR & AED educator
- National Safety Council - First Aid instructor
Research Interests
Old Order Amish and health care practices; Teaching strategy of gaming; Nursing education; Geriatric assessment; Rural healthcare
Memberships
- National League for Nursing
- National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties
- Sigma Theta Tau International/Xi Chi Chapter
Contact Information
Telephone: (717) 872-3482
Email: Virginia.Palmer@millersville.edu
Office: Caputo Hall, Room 120
