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Join our live webinar, "Getting Your PhD in Nursing,” to gain valuable insights into pursuing a PhD in nursing. Hear from PhD program directors from nursing schools in the tri-state area. We will cover key considerations when pursuing a PhD, including finding the right program fit for you. Whether you are just exploring or ready to take the next step, this session will provide essential guidance on advancing your nursing career through doctoral studies.
Opening Remarks
Allison Squires, PhD, RN, FAAN, Director, Global Consortium of Nursing & Midwifery Studies (GCNMS), Professor, Rory Meyers College of Nursing, NYU
Co-Moderators
Ellen M. McCabe, PhD, RN, PNP-BC, NCSN, FNASN, Assistant Professor, Hunter College, Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing
Toby Bressler, PhD, RN, OCN, FAAN, Senior Director of Nursing for Ambulatory Oncology, Associate Professor Medical Oncology Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Closing Remarks
Ann Kurth, PhD, CNM, MPH
President, New York Academy of Medicine
Speakers
Jennifer Emilie Mannino, PhD, RN, CNE
PhD Nursing Program Director at Molloy University Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Dr. Jennifer Emilie Mannino is a Professor and Director of the PhD in Nursing Program at the Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Molloy University. She earned a BS in Nursing with a second major in Philosophy from Molloy, both an MS in Healthcare Management and an MA in Nursing Administration from NYU, and a PhD in Nursing from Molloy.
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Dr. Jennifer Emilie Mannino is a Professor and Director of the PhD in Nursing Program at the Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Molloy University. She earned a BS in Nursing with a second major in Philosophy from Molloy, both an MS in Healthcare Management and an MA in Nursing Administration from NYU, and a PhD in Nursing from Molloy. A Certified Nurse Educator, Dr. Mannino has been a faculty member since 2004, teaching in undergraduate and doctoral programs. She has served in various leadership roles, including Academic Assessment Coordinator and Coordinator for Foundations of Humanistic Nursing Practice. She is a board member of Sigma Theta Tau’s Epsilon Kappa Chapter. Her research focuses on healthcare transitions for emerging adults with chronic conditions and the development of clinical competence in new graduate nurses.
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Sylvia K. Wood PhD, DNP, ANP-BC, AOCNP,
Program Director at Stony Brook University School of Nursing
Dr. Sylvia Wood, Clinical Associate Professor at Stony Brook University School of Nursing, has been a faculty member since 2018 and currently directs the PhD in Nursing Program.
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Dr. Sylvia Wood, Clinical Associate Professor at Stony Brook University School of Nursing, has been a faculty member since 2018 and currently directs the PhD in Nursing Program. With over 40 years of nursing experience, her diverse practice areas include primary care, hospice, hematology/oncology, clinical research, and administration. She holds dual board certifications as an advanced oncology and adult nurse practitioner. Dr. Wood's research focuses on cancer survivorship in older adults, aiming to improve health outcomes and quality of life. Her holistic approach to oncology reflects her commitment to bio-psycho-social-spiritual health. She has led oncology clinical trials and worked on evidence-based practice projects with the Oncology Nursing Society. Passionate about advancing nursing knowledge, Dr. Wood is inspired by nurse theorist Martha Rogers and is dedicated to fostering inquiry and learning in her students.
Maureen George PhD RN AE-C FAAN
PhD Program Director at Columbia University School of Nursing
Dr. Jennifer Emilie Mannino is a Professor and Director of the PhD in Nursing Program at the Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Molloy University. She earned a BS in Nursing with a second major in Philosophy from Molloy, both an MS in Healthcare Management and an MA in Nursing Administration from NYU, and a PhD in Nursing from Molloy.
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Maureen George, PhD, RN, AE-C, FAAN is a Professor of Nursing at Columbia University School of Nursing, Assistant Dean for Scholarship & Research, and Director of the PhD Program. Dr. George has an ongoing program of research funded by the National Institute of Health focused on the use of a brief shared decision-making intervention to improve asthma outcomes in federally qualified health centers in both adult and adolescent populations. A 2022 administrative supplement extends this work to indoor air quality measurements in New York City apartments to contextualize uncontrolled asthma in residential housing. In 2022, she was reappointed to the United Nations Environmental Program’s Medical Technical Options Committee, which prepares assessments for the Parties of the Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer. She received a Fulbright US Scholars research award in April 2023 to adapt her shared decision making interventions to a well population in Trinidad and Tobago.
Dena Schulman-Green, MA, MS, EdM, PhD, FAAHPM
Director of the NYU Florence S. Downs PhD Program
Dr. Dena Schulman-Green is an associate professor at New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing and Director of the Florence S. Downs PhD Program in Nursing Research and Theory Development.
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Dr. Dena Schulman-Green is an associate professor at New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing and Director of the Florence S. Downs PhD Program in Nursing Research and Theory Development. Her background in gerontology and psychology provides a multidisciplinary perspective to her career in clinical nursing research, which has focused on the integration of palliative care into patient and family management of serious, chronic illness. Additional interests include health-illness transitions, psychosocial issues in cancer survivorship, and tailoring research methods for vulnerable populations. Schulman-Green is known for her expertise in qualitative and mixed methods and for developing the Middle Range Theory of Self- and Family Management of Chronic Illness. She is invested in mentorship and leadership development to produce the next generations of nurse scientists.
Rula Btoush, PhD, RN
PhD Program Director at Rutgers School of Nursing
Dr. Btoush is the PhD Program Director at Rutgers University, School of Nursing. She earned her master’s in oncology nursing from Georgetown University and her PhD from Columbia University.
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Dr. Btoush is the PhD Program Director at Rutgers University, School of Nursing. She earned her master’s in oncology nursing from Georgetown University and her PhD from Columbia University. Her research interests focus on health disparities, health promotion, and access to health care services around behavioral and social science research. Dr. Btoush actively engages students in their coursework, guides doctoral candidates through the dissertation process, and provides mentorship to graduates beyond the PhD program.
Patricia Donohue-Porter, PhD, RN
PhD in Nursing Program Director at Adelphi University College of Nursing & Public Health
Dr. Patricia Donohue-Porter is the Vera Bender Professor of Nursing and Director of the PhD Program at Adelphi University. She holds a PhD and MS in Nursing from Adelphi and a BS in Nursing from Molloy University.
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Dr. Patricia Donohue-Porter is the Vera Bender Professor of Nursing and Director of the PhD Program at Adelphi University. She holds a PhD and MS in Nursing from Adelphi and a BS in Nursing from Molloy University. A Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine, her research focuses on developing courage in patients with diabetes and the role of nurses in supporting this. Her clinical background includes serving as a diabetes clinical nurse specialist and nurse administrator at NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island. Dr. Donohue-Porter has led studies on nursing leadership and safety, including a national study on medication errors. She teaches doctoral courses in nursing theory and qualitative research and has served on the Adelphi University Institutional Review Board for 16 years. Her work spans topics such as courage, leadership, and team science.
Louise Reagan, PhD, APRN, ANP-BC, FAAN, FAANP
PhD Program Director at UConn School of Nursing
Dr. Louise Reagan, PhD, APRN, ANP-BC, FAAN, FAANP, is an Associate Professor and PhD Program Director at the University of Connecticut School of Nursing.
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Dr. Louise Reagan, PhD, APRN, ANP-BC, FAAN, FAANP, is an Associate Professor and PhD Program Director at the University of Connecticut School of Nursing. She is a leader in scholarship and research in health disparities, as demonstrated by her many contributions in community transition for persons with multiple chronic conditions in the criminal justice system, specifically those with diabetes who need self-management education and skills training. Her contributions are born from her nurse practitioner practice and many years of research and advocacy for this population. Dr. Reagan created an innovative Diabetes Survival Skills Training Intervention (Diabetes LIVE JustICE, American Diabetes Association, 11-21-ICTSHD-05), which, through close collaborations with the Connecticut Department of Corrections, has been impactful for incarcerated/transitioning persons with diabetes.
Sharon Wexler, PhD, RN, FNGNA
PhD in Nursing Chairperson at Pace University Lienhard School of Nursing
Dr. Sharon Wexler is the Amelia A. Gould Endowed Professor for PhD Nursing and Chairperson of the PhD in Nursing in the Lienhard School of Nursing of the College of Health Professions at Pace University.
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Dr. Sharon Wexler is the Amelia A. Gould Endowed Professor for PhD Nursing and Chairperson of the PhD in Nursing in the Lienhard School of Nursing of the College of Health Professions at Pace University. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Simmons College, Boston, MA, and her Masters and PhD in Nursing Research and Theory Development from New York University College of Nursing. Dr. Wexler is an experienced educator and administrator with over 30 years of experience in clinical practice across the continuum of care and nursing education, focusing on gerontological nursing. Dr. Wexler’s program of research focuses on improving the functional and cognitive status of older adults, and specifically gerotechnology, the use of technology to improve outcomes in older adults across the continuum of care.
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