Distinguished Nursing Alumni
The School of Nursing has provided nursing education since 1937 and is continuing its tradition of being a critical link to healthier communities and a source of pride for Pittsburgh and beyond. We have prepared leaders, locally and globally, to positively impact health and advocate for the oppressed and vulnerable. We are indeed fortunate to have accomplished clinicians, executives, faculty, and deans among our alumni who are leaders in the nursing discipline. Please join me in congratulating these distinguished alumni.
Mary Ellen Smith Glasgow, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN
Dean and Professor
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Myrna Abi Abdallah-Doumit, PhD, MPH, RN, FAANPhD 2006 President of the Order of Nurses in Lebanon (similar to the ANA in the US) |
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Anne R. Bavier, PhD, RN, FAANPhD 2003 Former Dean, University of Texas, Arlington |
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Susan Beck Larson, PhD, APRN, AOCN, FAANBSN 1974 Oncology Nursing Society Nurse Researcher of the Year 2012 |
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Mary Ann Cantrell, PhD, RN, CNE, FAANBSN 1983 Professor and Director of PhD Program, Villanova University School of Nursing |
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Rita Carty, DNSc, RN, FAANBSN 1965 Former Dean, School of Nursing, George Mason UniversityPast President, American Association of Colleges of Nursing |
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Kathy Czekanski, PhD, RN, CNEPhD 2007 Dean and Associate Professor, LaSalle University School of Nursing and Health Sciences |
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Margaret DiCuccio, PhD, MSN, RNPhD 2018 Chief Nursing OfficerAllegheny General Hospital |
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Judy Didion, PhD, MSN, RNPhD 2007 Dean, Oakland University School of Nursing |
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James Doelling MS, BSN, RNBSN 1988 Associate Director, Patient Care Services/Nurse Executive at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System |
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Maryann Fralic, DrPH, RN, FAANBSN 1960 Former Chief Nursing Officer, Professor Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations, John Hopkins UniversityDuquesne Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni |
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Faye Grund, PhD, APRNPhD 2013 Dean and Administrative Officer, Ashland University |
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Sister Louise Grundish, MEd, MNEd, BSN, RNBSN, MEd 1963 Current President of Archivists of Congregations of Womens Religions (ACWR) |
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Rose Higgins, MPM, BSNBSN 1983 Chief Executive Officer, HealthMyne |
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Diane Hupp, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAANBSN 1987, MSN 1995 Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC |
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Barbara Karaktkey Colin, MSN, BSN, RNBSN 1971 Chief Nursing Officer, Bayada Nurses, Moorestown, NJ |
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Mary (Mallie) Kozy, PhD, APRN, BC, RNPhD 2007 Dean, Linfield College School of Nursing, Portland, OR |
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Leah Laffey, DNP, RNBSN 1984, MSN 1987, DNP 2010 CEO, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Sewickley |
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Richard Longo, RN, FACHE, FACMPEBSN 1975 Healthcare Consultant |
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Stephanie Kopp Marshall, MSN, RN, FAANBSN 1975 Director for Community Partnerships for the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa |
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Carolynn Masters, PhD, RNPhD 2000 Former Provost and Academic Vice President of Gannon University in Erie, PA |
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Maribeth McLaughlin, MPM, BSN, RNBSN 1985Vice President of Women's Health for UPMC and Vice President of Operations, Magee-Women's Hospital of UPMC |
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Denise McNulty, DNP, RNDNP 2010 Chief Nursing Officer, Park Royal Hospital |
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Diane Mead, BSN, RNBSN 1989 President and CEO, Bethany Hospice |
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Ramona Nelson, PhD, RN-BC, ANEF, FAANBSN 1966 Professor Emerita, Slippery Rock University |
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Wendy Robinson, PhD, RN, FNP-BC,CNEMSN 2008, PhD 2012 President/CEO, Helene Fuld College of Nursing |
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Andrea Schmid-Mazzoccoli, Phd, RN, FAANBSN, MBA 1997 Chief Nursing Officer, Bon Secours Health System |
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Gretchen Schumacher, PhD, GNP-C, FNP, NP-CPhD 2006 Director of Nurse Practitioner Program,Michigan State University Member of Michigan Prescription Drug and Opioid Abuse Commission |
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Lori Schumacher Anderson, PhD, RNPhD 2004 Associate Dean Academic Affairs, Associate Professor, Georgia Health Sciences University |
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Major General Kimberly Siniscalchi, MSN, BSN, RNBSN 1979 Assistant Air Force Surgeon General, Medical Force DevelopmentAssistant Air Force Surgeon General, Nursing Services |
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Amy Smith, DNP, RNDNP 2012 Chief Operating Officer, Sharon Regional Health System |
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Marlaine C. Smith, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAANBSN 1972 Former Dean and Helen K. Persson Eminent Scholar for the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University |
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Mary Ellen Smith Glasgow, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAANPhD 2002 Dean and Professor, Duquesne University School of NursingFormer Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellow |
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Allison Squires, PhD, RN, FAANMSN 1999 Associate Professor, New York UniversityDeputy Director, International Education & Visiting Scholars |
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Suzan Ulrich, DrPH, CNM, FACNMBSN 1976Dean of Nursing & Respiratory Care, Henrietta Schmoll School of Health, St. Catherine University |
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Patricia Valoon, MSN, RNMSN 1965Retired, Senior Administrator and Chief Nursing Officer, New York University Langone Medical Center |
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Sister Carol Zupancic, MSN, BSN, RNBSN 1975Former Vice President of Nursing at St. Francis Hospital |