MEPN Clinical Placement Coordinator
- University of San Diego - MSN
- San Diego State University - BS
Scott A. Teerlink is an experienced nursing professional and educator who serves as the Clinical Placements Coordinator for the Master Science in Nursing Program in Nursing (MEPN) at the University of San Diego’s Hahn School of Nursing. An alumnus of USD himself, he earned his Master of Science in Nursing from the university in 2014. His history with the school includes serving as an Adjunct Clinical Instructor, where he trained first-year students during medical-surgical rotations at UC San Diego Health and guided second-year students in community health environments serving homeless youth.
Scott brings a strong background in acute inpatient care and quality assurance to his coordination role. His extensive clinical career at UC San Diego Health spans specialized units, including infectious diseases, surgical and medical oncology, and solid organ transplants, alongside leadership experience as a Charge Nurse.
An active contributor to the healthcare community, Scott is a registered nurse and certified public health nurse in California. He has a distinct history of clinical and institutional leadership, previously serving as the Secretary for the Nursing Quality Council and the Events Committee Chair for the Unit-Based Practice Council at Jacobs Medical Center.