Linda HerrmannLinda L. Herrmann, PhD, RN, AGACNP-BC, GNP-BC, ACHPN, FAANP, is a clinical assistant professor and nurse practitioner with expertise in gerontology, neuroscience, and palliative care. Dr. Herrmann's clinical and research interests ae acute neurological injury in older adults, dementia, stroke, caregivers, palliative care of patients with neurological diseases, and transitional care of older adults. Dr. Hermann teaches advanced pathophysiology and aging at the graduate level. Her research also explores innovative pedagogy using virtual reality and mixed reality to teach advanced pathophysiology and advanced nurse practitioner courses in acute care and aging. Dr. Herrmann earned her BSN, MSN, and PhD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing under the mentoring of Neville E. Strumpf, PhD, RN. She was a John A. Hartford predoctoral scholar and is currently a Fellow of the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing and a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She is a nationally recognized expert in neuroscience, aging, and advanced pathophysiology; and is known internationally for expertise in patient safety in hospital and clinic settings in Africa. Read More Read Less