Janene L. Szpak, D.N.P., PMHNP-BC, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing (Nursing)
szpak@rmu.edu 412-397-5246 phone (M) 412-397-3277 fax John Jay 223

Educational Background

• Doctor of Nursing Practice, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Robert Morris University, 2011
• Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner, Robert Morris University, 2011
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing, Carlow University, 2000
• Associate in Science, Nursing, Community College of Beaver County, 1995

Professional Background

• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
• Certified School Nurse
• Pediatric Nurse

Area of Expertise/Research

• Addiction
• Mentoring
• Simulation
• Anxiety

Publications

• Szpak, J. L., Kameg, K. M. (2011).  Simulation Decreases Nursing Student Anxiety Prior to Communication with Mentally Ill Patients. Clinical Simulation in Nursing. In Press. On-line article September 7, 2011 http://www.nursingsimulation.org/article/S1876-1399(11)00126-5/fulltext

Presentations

• 2012 - Szpak,J. & Kameg, K. (2012) Simulation Decreases Nursing Student Anxiety Prior to Communication with Mentally Ill Patients. 11thAnnual International Nursing Simulation/Learning Resources Centers Conference SanAntonio, TX International poster presentation Second place poster winner

Schedule of Courses
Schedule Book for All Active and Available Future Terms, Szpak, Janene L

Fall 2013 Course-Section Time Days Loc Instructor Session Seats NURS0425-G 07:00-07:00 PM T M Szpak 5 (10/21-12/14/13) 0 Seats NURS0425-L 02:00-10:30 PM T M Szpak 5 (10/21-12/14/13) 0 Seats NURS0425-K 07:00-07:00 PM T M Szpak 5 (10/21-12/14/13) 0 Seats NURS0425-A 07:00-07:00 PM T M Szpak 3 (08/26-10/17/13) 0 Seats NURS0425-B 07:00-07:00 PM T M Szpak 3 (08/26-10/17/13) 0 Seats NURS0425-D 07:00-07:00 PM T M Szpak 3 (08/26-10/17/13) 0 Seats NURS0425-E 07:00-07:00 PM T M Szpak 3 (08/26-10/17/13) 0 Seats NURS0425-F 02:00-10:30 PM T M Szpak 3 (08/26-10/17/13) 0 Seats NURS0425-I 07:00-07:00 PM T M Szpak 5 (10/21-12/14/13) 0 Seats NURS0425-J 07:00-07:00 PM T M Szpak 5 (10/21-12/14/13) 0 Seats NURS2010-A - ONLINE I Szpak 2 (08/24-10/18/13) 0 Seats NURS4025-C2 08:00-10:50 AM W F M Szpak 5 (10/21-12/14/13) 1 Seats NURS4025-C1 08:00-10:50 AM W F M Szpak 3 (08/26-10/17/13) 0 Seats