Christine Schindler, PhD, DNP, RN, CPNP-AC/PC

Christine Schindler
Christine Schindler, PhD, DNP, RN, CPNP-AC/PCMarquette University

Straz Hall, 468

MilwaukeeWI53201United States of America
(414) 288-6179

Clinical Professor and Program Director, Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program

Joint Academic Appointment at Medical College of Wisconsin

Highest Degree and Institution

Ph.D., Marquette University

Courses Taught

NURS 4951: Diverse Contexts of Health in Peru

HEAL 4951:  Global Health Concepts in South Africa

NURS 6007: Ethics, Policy and Health Care Advocacy

NURS 6035:  Advanced Assessment Across the Lifespan

NURS 6640:  Nursing Therapeutics for Acute/Critical Illness in Children

Research Interests

Dr. Schindler is an experienced critical care pediatric nurse practitioner, health systems leader, and educator who is passionate about leveraging her knowledge of health systems and pediatric care to advocate for just policies that advance the health and well-being of children and families at the local, state, and national levels. She is actively engaged in the work of advocating for policies that address the public health crisis of gun violence. She proudly serves as the faculty advisor for the Marquette University Team ENOUGH chapter, a youth-led organization devoted to educating young voices about gun violence and mobilizing them to take meaningful action against it. She currently holds a joint appointment between the Marquette University College of Nursing where she serves as a Clinical Professor and the Medical College of WI/Children’s WI where she currently serves as the Advanced Practice Provider Director for Critical Care. Dr. Schindler leads global health programs in South Africa and Peru in which students explore health disparities through the lens of health, human rights, and social justice.

Professional Affiliations

Advance Practice Provider Director, Critical Care/Palliative Care Advanced Practice Provider Program, Medical College of Wisconsin/Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics - Critical Care, Medical College of Wisconsin

President-Elect WI Chapter National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty

Sigma Theta Tau

Specialization

Critical Care

Health Policy & Advocacy

Wound Care

Global Health

Certifications

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care (CPNP-AC)

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care (CPNP-PC)

Publications

Link to Marquette University E-Publications - Schindler

Honors and Awards

2024- Wisconsin Women’s Network Policy Institute Fellow

2023- National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Health Policy Scholar

2021  Sigma Theta Tau Delta Gammat at-Large Chapter - Nurse Clinician of the Year

2020  MCW Expert Teacher in the Department of Pediatrics

          MCW Expert Clinician in the Department of Pediatrics

2019  MCW Outstanding Medical School Teacher Pin

2018  MCW Expert Clinician in the Department of Pediatrics

          MCW Outstanding Medical School Teacher Pin

          MCW Expert Teacher in the Department of Pediatrics

2017  MCW Expert Teacher in the Department of Pediatrics

          MCW Expert Clinician in the Department of Pediatrics

          Recipient of MCW Outstanding Medical School Teacher Pin

Funding

Reviewer for Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing, American Journal of Critical Care, Advances in Neonatal Care