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EDUCATION
PhD, 1993. University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Emphasis on psychiatric oncology and methodologic challenges in chronic illness research.
MS 1982. Columbia University, New York, NY. Clinical Specialization in Adult Psychiatric-Community Mental Health Nursing.
BS 1978. Villanova University, Villanova, PA.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Health-e-Writer. Consulting and Scientific Writing. July, 1997-present. Newtown, CT 06470. Services include writing and consultative support to the medical, scientific, pharmaceutical and academic communities.
Integrated Mental Health Services. July, 1997-present. Newtown, Ct 06470. Private practice offering psychopharmacology, psychotherapy and general mental health services to individuals and families. Specialize in treating individuals with co morbid medical and psychiatric morbidity such as cancer and depression, diabetes and depression, obesity and family conflicts.
Associate Professor. January 2004 – December, 2004 Columbia University, School of Nursing, New York, NY.
Associate Professor, Psychiatric, Mental Health Nursing, July 1997- January 2003. Yale University, School of Nursing, New Haven, CT.
Associate Professor and Specialty Director, Psychiatric, Mental Health Nursing, July 1997-2001. Yale University, School of Nursing, New Haven, CT.
ELECTED POSITIONS, SPECIAL HONORS, AWARDS, REVIEW PANELS
1999-2005. The Noel Foundation: A Non profit organization devoted to improving quality of life for individuals living with cancer. Board of Directors, Vice President2002-03 State of CT. Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Task force on psychiatric morbidity in primary care .
1999-2003 Archives of Psychiatric Nursing Editorial Board Member.
1999-2003 Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, Review Panel
1999-2003 Nursing Research Review Panel
2002 Oncology Nursing Society, Abstract reviewer for 2003 ONS Congress
2001 Oncology Nursing Society, Session Coordinator, Late Breaking Research Session
2000-01 Bureau of Health Professions, Division of Nursing, Peer Review Branch, Department of Health and Human Services. Grant Application Review Panel, Advanced Nurse Education
1999 American Society of Psychosocial Oncology (ASPO) Nurse Liaison.
1999 Pan American Congress of Psychosocial and Behavioral Oncology: Recognition and Distress in Cancer: Focus for the Next Century, NY, NY. Co-chair, Symposium II, New Intervention Models. October 21-23, 1999
1998 Villanova University, School of Nursing, Distinguished Alumni Award
1998 National Cancer Institute, Certificate of Achievement, Fundamentals of Grant Writing.
1996 Oncology Nursing Foundation/ Chiron Therapeutics Research Award. Grant application used as a model for future grantees
1990 Sons of Italy Foundation, National Leadership Award.
1990 Vice President, Doctoral Student Organization, University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing.
1988 National Distinguished Service Registry in Nursing.
