Sharon R. Rainer, PhD, APRN, ANP-BC, ENP-C, FNP-BC
Program Director - Emergency Nurse Practitioner Post-Graduate Certificate
Program Director - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program
Assistant Professor
Contact
130 South Ninth Street
Edison Building, Suite 834
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Sharon R. Rainer, PhD, APRN, ANP-BC, ENP-C, FNP-BC
Program Director - Emergency Nurse Practitioner Post-Graduate Certificate
Program Director - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program
Assistant Professor
Research & Clinical Interests
Advanced Practice Providers in Emergency and Urgent Care
Geriatric Pain Management
Safety and injury prevention
Health Policy
Interprofessional education
Education
PhD, University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee (2015)
Post Masters, Jefferson School of Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University, Family Nurse Practitioner (2007)
Post-Masters, University of Pennsylvania, Adult Nurse Practitioner (2000)
MSN, University of Pennsylvania, Nursing Administration & Occupational Health Nursing (1999)
BSN, La Salle University (1995)
ASN, Hahnemann University (1991)
Publications
Rainer, S. (2021). Foreign Body Removal. Theresa Campo (Ed.). Core Curriculum for the Emergency Nurse Practitioner (American Academy of Emergency Nurse Pracitioners).
Rainer, S. (2018). Initiating collaborative care in pain management curriculum. Collaborative Care Interprofessional Practice, Education, and Evaluation. Jefferson Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education. Fall 2019, 9 (2).
Board Certification
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Presentations
Understanding How African American Elders Percieve and Experience the Opioid Crisis Eastern Nursing Research 34th Annual Scientific Sessions, April 2022
Rainer, S (2021). Understanding African American Older Adult's Perceptions of the Opioid Crisis in Philadelphia. Creating the Essential Workforce of the Future: A Showcase of Addiction and Behaviorial Health Interprofessional Education Hosted by SAMHSA Region 3. Collaborating Partners: AAMC, ACAAM, IPEC.
A Nurse Led Opioid Education Study on Pain Medication Safety. Center in the Park, Philadelphia, AP, November 2021
Charting the Patient's Journey Through the Continuum of Care; Relationship Technology & Value, Greater Delaware Valley ANIA Chapter, September 2020
Professional Organizations
Sigma Theta Tau- Delta Rho & Xi Chapters
American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners
Eastern Nursing Research Society
National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty Consultation
Consultation
Chair, Policy and Advocacy Committee American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners
Content Reviewer, Journal of Emergency Nursing, ongoing
Awards & Honors
2016, Excellence in Teaching Award, Thomas Jefferson University College of Nursing
2014, Dean’s Faculty Achievement Award, Thomas Jefferson University, School of Nursing
2012, Work Environment Council of NJ, Volunteer Appreciation Award
2011, Burlington Count Medical Reserve Corps Service Award
2005, Nurse Luminary- Nurses Lighting the Way to Environmental Health
2005, New Jersey State Award for Excellence as a Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nursing
2000, Textilease Medique Occupational Health Nursing Leadership Award
1999, Dean’s Award, University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing
1998, Policy and politics in Nursing Fellowship Award, National Federation of Specialty Nursing Organizations