Barbara Schreiner PhD, APRN, CDE, BC-ADM, CPLP

Dr. Barb Schreiner's career has been a blend of clinical practice, education, research and performance improvement. She has a 35-year history of teaching in both clinical and academic environments. As an advanced practice nurse, she has provided chronic illness care and education to children and adults in a variety of settings, including summer camps (and cruise ships). She has been involved with more than 40 research projects. Dr. Schreiner has more than 70 publications (peer-reviewed, book chapters, and abstracts) and has coordinated and/or presented more than 400 continuing education programs (local, regional, and national).

Barb Schreiner's is a popular speaker on issues of patient education, applying cognitive concepts to practical application, and keeping education fun and effective. She has been a training and performance specialist with a large biotechnology company. Dr. Schreiner has a PhD in Education with a focus on Training and Performance Improvement and a Masters in Nursing. She holds certification as a CDE (certified diabetes educator), BC-ADM (board certified in advanced diabetes management), and a CPLP (certified professional in learning and performance). She is currently the Sr. Director of Assessment Content and Research at Elsevier, Inc. and is a part-time professor in an online graduate nursing program.