Heather Shlosser, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

Dr. Shlosser has played a pivotal role in pioneering the creation and implementation of integrated behavioral health programs in both primary care and specialty medicine for multiple healthcare organizations. She continues to practice in addictions medicine as well as providing psychiatric consultations via telemedicine for underserved areas across the U.S.

Before advancing to the role of an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), she served as a Registered Nurse (RN) in diverse fields, including Home Health & Hospice, High-Risk Maternal Child Health, Public Health, Pediatrics, and NICU. Her diverse experience extends to establishing worksite wellness centers across the United States. Dr. Shlosser also held leadership positions as the Director of Public Health and within Home Health and Hospice organizations.

Dr. Shlosser has taught and held leadership roles in higher education for over17 years. She has developed several PMHNP Master’s programs and consulted on the development and revision of FNP and DNP programs. She is passionate about trauma informed curriculum, interprofessional education and global studies.

Dr. Shlosser holds an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts from Greenfield Community College, a BSN from Elms College, a MSN from Frontier Nursing University, Post Master’s Certificate from University of Virginia and a Doctorate from the University of Virginia. She is currently working on a Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership. She is an ELAN Leadership Fellow with the American Associations of Colleges of Nursing. She is also an ELNEC trainer.