Lauren Scheiner (MA-SLP; MSN-RN) is an advanced practice registered nurse (RN95255137) and speech-language pathologist, with extensive experience treating communication disorders. She currently serves as the UCLA Multidisciplinary Neurofibromatosis and Schwannomatosis (NF/SWN) Nursing Clinic Coordinator. In both direct care and administrative roles, she provides a person-centered approach across cultural, linguistic, and language impairment barriers. She completed her MS in Nursing with focus in palliative care and behavioral health. In addition to graduate teaching at SFSU, Lauren is planning to pursue her doctorate of nursing practice.

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Education

  • San Francisco State University, M.S., Nursing

  • University of Colorado, Boulder, M.A., Speech-Language Pathology

  • Reed College, B.A., Psychology, Linguistics

Prior Clinical Positions (outpatient; home-based)

  • Anchor Hospice and Palliative Care, Bay Area, CA

  • Sutter Care At Home, Bay Area, CA

  • Orthopedic and Neurological Rehabilitation Services, Oakland, CA

  • Aphasia Center of California, Oakland, CA

Languages and Special Certifications

  • French

  • California RN License RN95255137; BLS certified

Community Involvement

  • Nursing Student Association, Student-Faculty Liaison, San Francisco State University, School of Nursing

  • Hospice volunteer, Sutter Care At Home Hospice, Concord, CA

  • Co-founder and naturalist, California Center for Natural History, Oakland, CA