Susan Hammer

Education

• Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Post Graduate Certificate, Northern Kentucky University, August 2006-June 2008
• M.S.N., Administration Track University of Phoenix, September 2001-December 2003
• B.S.N., Nursing, Miami University, August 1987-May 1994
• A.D.N., Nursing, Miami University, August 1983-May 1986

Professional Experience

Miami University, Hamilton OH

• Director of Nursing Resource Center Oxford Campus August 2019-Present
• Assistant Professor of Nursing August 2018-2019
• University of Cincinnati Physicians
• Nurse Practitioner April 2017-July 2018

Wright State Physicians

• Nurse Practitioner October 2016-April 2017

Northeast Surgical Associates of Ohio, Cleveland OH

• Nurse Practitioner August 2015-October 2016

Comprehensive Geriatrics, West Chester, OH 

• Nurse Practitioner August 2009-September 2015

Mercy Franciscan at St. Raphael Hamilton, OH

• Nurse Practitioner Volunteer August 2008-December 2012

Miami University Student Health Center

• Nurse Practitioner September 2008-December 2009

Oakridge Rehabilitation Center, Richmond IN

• Nurse Practitioner August 2008-December 2009

Miami University Department of Nursing

• Director of Nursing Resource Center and Visiting Assistant Faculty August 2004-December 2012
• Department of Nursing Coordinator of Enrollment Services August 2001-August 2003

Colonial Senior Services Hamilton, OH

• RN Team Leader, MDS Nurse, Training, Education and Human Resource Coordinator December
• 1994-August 2001

Mercy Hospital, Hamilton, OH

• Staff Nurse Intensive Care Unit Coordinator, Outreach Nurse July 1986-December 1994

Teaching Experience: Miami University Department of Nursing

• Nursing 103 Medication Calculation (Face to Face and Online) 
• Nursing 106 Foundations for Nursing Practice: Lab and Clinical 
• Nursing 116 Health and Self Care Adult Life Transitions Lab and Clinical
• Nursing 177 Independent Study (Simulation Focus)
• Nursing 251 Therapeutic Communication in Nursing
• Nursing 261 Health and Physical Assessment 
• Nursing 262 Nursing Foundations 
• Nursing 313 Assessment of Well Individual (Traditional format and Online) 
• Nursing 349 Introduction to Principles of Pharmacology in Nursing Practice
• Nursing 420 Expanded Roles in Nursing 
• Nursing 441 Healthy Aging 
• Nursing 461 Nursing Care of Older Adults 
• Nursing 462 Nursing Care of Older Adults Clinical 

Publications

• Neu T, Rode J, & Hammer S. (2023) An Examination of Social Support and Mental Health in Nursing Students During COVID-19. Nurse Education Perspectives. 2023 Jul 11. doi: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001148. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37428635.
• Rode, J., Neu, T. & Hammer, S. (2023) Examining Nursing Students’ Experiences During COVID-19 through a Psychosocial Development Lens. Research and Theory for Nursing Practice 
• Reams, S. & Bashford C. (2011) Interdisciplinary role play: Nursing and theater student’s advance skills in communication. Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin, Summer 2011. 
• Reams, S. & Bashford C. (2009) Bringing nursing science to the classroom: A collaborative project. Journal of Professional Nursing, 25 (1), 30-32.
• Stricklin, S. & Reams, S. (2007) The 3 C’s of concepts: What they are and why they are important. Nurse Educator, 32(5)192-194.
• Reams, S., & Stricklin, S. (2006) Bachelor of Science in Nursing: A matter of patient safety. Journal of  Nursing Administration. 36 (7/8), 354-356).

Presentations

• Reams, S. (2011). Health Benefits of Gardening for the Older Adult. Fitton Family YMCA Lunch-N-Learn. 
• Reams. S. & Bashford. C. (2011). Caring for the Caregiver. Presented at Miami Hamilton Downtown. 
• Bashford, C.& Reams, S. (2010). Theater Students as Patients: Preparing for the Health Interview. Poster presentation at National League for Nursing 2010 Technology Conference, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN. 
• Bashford, C. & Reams, S. (2010). Interdisciplinary Role Play: Innovative Strategy to Enhance Student Confidence and Knowledge to Conduct First Health Interview. Oral presentation at Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society 21st International Nursing Research Conference, Orlando, FL.
• Reams, S. (2010) Pain Management and the Older Adult. Oral in-service for nursing staff at Widow’s Home of Dayton. Dayton, OH. 
• Reams, S. (2006). RN Perceptions of BSN Completion. Poster Presentation at Omicron Chi Research Symposium, Hamilton, OH.
• Reams, S. & Bashford, C. (2006) Bringing Health Care Concepts to a Concrete World. Poster Presentation at Omicron Chi Research Symposium, Hamilton, OH.
• Reams, S. (2005). WIN Center: Wellness in Nursing. Oral Presentation at School of Engineering and Applied Science Nursing Advisory Council, Oxford, OH.
• Reams, S. & Bashford, C. (2005). Practical Application in a Concrete World. Poster Presentation at the Ohio League of Nursing Health Education Summit, Columbus, OH. 
• Reams, S. (2004) RN Perception of the BSN. Poster presentation at the Ohio League of Nursing Education Summit, Columbus, OH

Service

• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Omicron Chi Chapter President 2006-2008
• American Heart Association Training Center Coordinator for Ohio Affiliate, Training Center Faculty Miami Training Center 2004-2012
• Council on Aging of Southwest OH Chronic Disease/Diabetes Self-Management Leader and Master Trainer. (2010-2012)