Susan Gallagher-Lepak

Assistant Professor

Email:GALLAGHS@UWGB.EDU
Phone: (920)465-2034

Education/Credentials:

I received a PhD in Rehabilitation Psychology from the UW - Madison in 1996; MSN received in 1989 from UW -Milwaukee (emphasis on adjustment to chronic illness); BSN from Marquette University in 1983; Current licensure in the state of Wisconsin as a Registered Nurse and Licensed Psychologist; Current Sigma Theta Tau member.

Professional Experience:

I am currently an Assistant Professor of Nursing at UW - Green Bay since 2003 and Rehabilitation Consultant at Laris Rehabilitation LLC; I was a Lecturer at UW - Madison in the past. My clinical practice over the past 20+ years has been in various roles including Case Manager, Psychologist in rehabilitation settings (brain injury. stroke recovery), Transplant Clinical Nurse Specialist, Dialysis Nurse, and Staff Nurse. I have enjoyed all of these professional roles and have gained many unique perspectives about healthcare from wearing many hats.

Teaching Emphasis :

Courses that I've taught at UW-Green Bay included: Pharmacology, Healthy Aging, Theoretical Foundations of Nursing, and Global Aspects of Healthcare. I use many different types of teaching strategies in the campus and/or virtual classroom (e.g., small group discussion, lecture, discussion boards) to enhance learning and foster student participation in the learning experience.

Interests :

My professional writing and research has focused primarily on quality of life issues and adjustment to chronic illness (e.g., depression in nursing home settings). I have used Mazlow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory in the development of a quality of life instrument that is used in several brain injury settings. Additionally, I have written about clinical issues (e.g., pharmacology in rehabilitation case management, options with chronic renal failure). On a more personal level, I have an active family life with 3 young children. I enjoy biking, gardening, and family activities of all types.