Susan Schriefer, PhD, FNP-BC

Titles and Organizations

Assistant Professor, School of Nursing

MOL Academic Program Leader, School of Nursing 

Contact Information

Email: sschrief@gmu.edu

Biography

Dr. Susan P. Schriefer is the MOL MSN-FNP academic leader and assistant professor in the School of Nursing. Schriefer’s research interests are obesity in adults and health maintenance/preventive medicine in all ages. Her background has been primary care in the outpatient setting with recently moving back to inpatient hospitalist. Before coming to Mason, Schriefer worked in a private family medicine clinic. She provided acute and chronic care to all ages. She has also taught in other Universities in the DNP and FNP programs. 

Professional Affiliations 

  • North Carolina Nurses Association
  • American Nurses Association
  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Research

Select Publications

Schriefer, S.P., Landis, S.E., Turbow, D.J, & Patch, S.C. (2009). Effect of a Computerized Body Mass Index Prompt on Diagnosis and Treatment of Adult Obesity. Family Medicine. 41(7): 502-507.

Degrees

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Health Sciences, International Health PractitionerTouro University International, 2007
  • Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner, Clemson University, 1997
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Western Carolina University, 1992 
  • Associate Degree in Nursing, Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College, 1998