Gail A. Lehner MSN, APRN, BC AHN-BC
Assistant Professor
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing,
Advanced Practice Holistic Nurse, Board Certified
- MSN, Neumann College
- BSN, Villanova University
- Diploma, Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital School of Nursing
Practice Interests
- Clinical Nurse Specialist in private practice.
- Psychotherapy and consultation provided within a holistic model of care.
- Complimentary and alternative modalities integrated into clinical practice and teaching. Reiki Master
Educational Interests
- Adult learning theory in accelerated delivery of education; Curriculum development integrating spirituality into nursing practice; Holistic nursing practice and research
Professional Memberships
- International Society of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses 2001 - Present
- National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Pennsylvania, 1994 – Present
- American Holistic Nurses Association, 1998 - Present
- Sigma Theta Tau, Delta Tau Chapter, 1999 - Present
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Council, Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, 2003
Presentations
- Clinical lecture- Role of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse in the Community, Neumann College, Clinical Rotation, Community Division, Crozer Chester Medical Center, 1998, 1999
- Panel Discussion - Psychiatric Treatment in the Community, Neumann College, May 1998
- Best Practice - Psychotherapy, Panel Discussion, Noyes Schizophrenia Conference, Norristown State Hospital, October, 1998
- Stories in Schizophrenia National Public Radio, WHYY Philadelphia, Dr. Gottlieb PHD, Voices in the Family, February, 2001
- Anti Stigma Video, Progress and Prejudice: Treating Mental Illness in the Modern Community. Pennsylvania Anti Stigma Campaign, Department of Public Welfare, April, 2001
- All You Need to Know About Mental Illness, Role
of Nurse Psychotherapist,
Compeer of Suburban Philadelphia, Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, Media, PA, June, 2001 - Holistic Health Practice and Care of the Mentally Ill, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Main Line Affiliate, Annual Meeting, Wayne Episcopal Church, Wayne, PA, May, 2001
- Body, Mind Health Fair, Crozer Chester Medical Center, Community Division, Chester, PA, November, 1, 2001
- Prayer as Healing Therapy, NAMI, Chester Chapter, Chester, PA, December 4, 2001
- Health Fair, Body, Mind, Spirit: Holistic Exhibit, Neumann College, Aston, PA, February 21, 2002
- Holistic Approach to Self Care, NAMI, Delaware County Chapter, Lansdowne, PA, May 1, 2002
- Role of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in private practice in care of Chronically mentally ill, Neumann College, Aston, PA, November 13, 2002
- Anam Cara: The Spiritual Dimension of Holistic Nursing Practice, guest lecturer Graduate Pastoral Care and Counseling Program, Neumann College, Aston, PA, 3 CE’s NBCC
- Immaculata University Nursing Honor Society Eighth Induction Ceremony of Members, Guest speaker, Nursing Scholarship and Servanthood, November 22, 2002
- Immaculata University Nursing
Honor Society Ninth Induction Ceremony of Members,
Guest speaker, Reflections of Walking on Water, April 17, 2003 - Constant Companion: Wellness/Illness Journey
Delaware County Hep-C, Support Group
Aston, PA
July 1, 2003 - Awakening the Inner Healer
Reiki: A Wellness Practice
Human Development Institute
Immaculata University
July 7, July 21, 2003 - Media Presbyterian Church
Congregational Care Ministries
Caring for the Caregiver Seminar
Media, PA
February 21, 2004 - Day of Discovery: Filling Your Cup and Awakening the Inner Healer
Lady of Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County
Pastoral Care Development
Willingboro, NY
April 24, 2004