Linda A. Streit, RN, DSN

Associate Dean for the Graduate Program and Professor

Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University

3001 Mercer University Drive, Atlanta, GA 30341

Office Number: (678) 547-6774

Email:  Streit_LA@mercer.edu

BS - Indiana State University

MS - Old Dominion University

DSN - The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Current Courses:

NUR 312 Pharmacology in Nursing II
NUR 350 Emergency Nursing

NUR 603 Advanced Pathophysiology

NUR 611 Instructional and Evaluation Strategies

NUR 613 Teaching Practicum and Role Development for the Nurse Educator

 
Dr. Streit has been teaching in nursing since 1984.  She began teaching at GBCN in 1990 with the establishment of the BSN program. As an experienced educator and consultant, she has maintained her affiliation in critical care groups and professional organizations.  She currently oversees the Master of Science in Nursing program, in addition to her responsibilities associated with teaching, advisement of students, and assisting with strategic plans for the College. 

Dr. Streit is a consultant to nursing faculty, nursing student groups, agencies, and in the review of health care. She has presented locally and internationally on topics including nursing practice, ethics, nutritional needs of patients, and a variety of nursing research topics.  She serves as a reviewer for publishers and has made contributions to nursing textbooks and nursing professional journals.

Dr. Streit's most current research initiative focuses on the topic of osteoporosis, evidence-based practice, innovative teaching/learning trends, workforce civility, technology in the classroom, and ethical decision making.