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Taking a holistic approach to student learning and patient care has been one of the hallmarks of Duquesne School of Nursing since our founding in 1937. Duquesne was among the first schools of nursing in the country to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, which remains our most popular program. In 1997, Duquesne became a pioneer in offering a fully online Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) which has enabled us to offer several other online programs including the Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN), Post-Master’s Certificates (PMC) and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
Today, we offer extraordinary clinical experiences at sites located in the heart of Pittsburgh, which is on the cutting edge of health care opportunities and research. Our students enjoy outstanding first-time licensure pass rates for the BSN (97.15%) and 100% for each three of our MSN Nurse Practitioner programs.
Our nursing graduates and faculty are making a difference as practitioners and researchers, educators and scholars, leaders and innovators. Now, it’s your turn.
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Nursing Stories and News
Nursing 97.15% NCLEX Score Surpasses PA, National Average
More than 97% of Duquesne University nursing graduates have passed the 2023 National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) to become licensed registered nurses.
Duquesne Nursing, Law, Health Sciences Excel in ‘U.S. News’ Graduate School Rankings
Various graduate and professional programs at Duquesne University continue to be showcased among the nation’s best according to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Graduate Schools rankings.
Faculty
Christopher Baker, DNP, FNP-BC, CRNP
Clinical Assistant Professor
Grace Campbell, Ph.D., MSW, BSN, RN, CNL, CRRN, FARN
Assistant Professor
Alison Colbert, PhD, PHCNS-BC, FAAN
Professor
Laura Crimm, DNP, FNP-BC
Clinical Assistant Professor, Director, Family (Individual Across the Lifespan) Nurse Practitioner Program
Christine D'Antonio, MSN, RN
Instructor and Clinical Immersion Director
Jessica Devido, PhD, CPNP
Associate Professor
Deborah Dillon, DNP, RN, CRNP, ACNP-BC, CCRN, CHFN, FAANP, FAAN
Clinical Associate Professor, Director, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program
Sr. Rosemary Donley PhD, APRN, BC, FAAN
Professor, The Jacques Laval Chair for Justice for Vulnerable Populations
Manjulata Evatt, DNP, RN, CMSRN
Clinical Associate Professor
Mary Ellen Smith Glasgow, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, ANEF, FNAP, FAAN
Dean and Professor, School of Nursing
Ruth Irwin, PhD, RN, CSN
Clinical Associate Professor
Melissa Kalarchian, PhD
Professor and Associate Dean for Research
Angela Karakachian, Ph.D., R.N.
Assistant Professor
Kimberly A. Kasper, DHSc, ACNP-BC
Assistant Professor
Susan Kelly, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE, CMSRN
Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Clinical Faculty & Affairs
Ralph Klotzbaugh, PhD, FNP-BC
Assistant Professor
Amber Kolesar, PhD, RN, CNE, CCRN
Instructor and Director, Second Degree BSN Program
Frank Kosnosky, Jr., DNP, RNC-NIC, CRNP, NNP-BC, FNP-BC, FNP-C, C-ONQS, C-ELBW, C-NNIC, CNE
Clinical Assistant Professor
Rebecca Kronk, PhD, MSN, CRNP, FAAN CNE, ANEF
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor
Jodi Licata, DNP, RN, MSN, CCRN, CNL
Clinical Assistant Professor
Joan Such Lockhart, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN
Professor Emerita
Mary Kay Loughran, DNP, MHA, RN
Clinical Associate Professor
Denise Lucas, PhD, FNP-BC, CRNP, FAANP
Clinical Associate Professor, and Chair, Advanced Practice Programs
Sr. Mary Meyers, DNP, MSN, AGNP-C, BSN, MS, BA
Director of Academic Support and NCLEX RN Success
Cara Morrill-Stoklosa, DNP, MSN, Ed., RN, CMSRN
Clinical Assistant Professor
Michael Neft, PhD, DNP, MHA, RN, CRNA, FNAP, FAANA, FAAN
Clinical Professor/ Director of Nurse Anesthesia Studies and Scholarly Projects
Mai-Ly Nguyen Steers, PhD
Assistant Professor
Nicole Pacella, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Clinical Assistant Professor
Ergie Pepito Inocian, EdD, MSN, RN, CMRSN, CNOR
Clinical Assistant Professor
Lenore K. Resick, PhD, CRNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
Professor Emerita
Cynthia Rost, DNP, RN, CNE, HFQE, APNA Certified Suicide Prevention Nurse
Clinical Assistant Professor
Khlood F. Salman, DrPH, RN, FAAN
Associate Professor
James Schreiber, PhD
Professor
L. Kathleen Sekula, PhD, PMHCNS-BC, FAAFS, FAAN
Professor, Noble J. Dick Endowed Chair in Academic Leadership
Elizabeth Skrovanek, PhD, RN
Assistant Professor, School of Nursing
Torrie Snyder, PhD, RN
Assistant Professor/Undergraduate Programs Chair
Pamela C. Spigelmyer, PhD, RN, CNS, SGAHN
Assistant Professor
Ashley Stewart, MSN, RPN, SANE-A, SANE-P
SANE Faculty
Karina Strange, PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
Theresa Stujenske, PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
Mayra Toney, DNP, RN
Clinical Assistant Professor
Ian Tully, PhD
Assistant Professor
Melanie Turk, PhD, RN, FTNSS
Associate Professor
Eric Vogelstein, PhD
Associate Professor, Director of Ethics for the School of Nursing
Yvonne L. Weideman, DNP, MBA, RN, AHN-BC, CWOCN, CFCN, SGAHN
Clinical Associate Professor and Director, BME/BSN Program,
Tasha Wheeler, MSN, RN, CCRN
Instructor
Donna White, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC
Director of Graduate Clinical Faculty & Clinical Affairs; Assistant Clinical Professor
Susan Williams, MSN, RN, CHSE
Assistant Dean for Clinical Skills and Simulation Education, Instructor, Simulated Participant Coordinator
Rick Zoucha, PhD, PMHCNS-BC, CTN-A, FTNSS, FAAN
Professor, Chair of Advanced Role and PhD Program, Director of Nursing Education
Marci L. Zsamboky, DNP, APN, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, CNE
Clinical Associate Professor/ Director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program
Duquesne - Pittsburgh Connection
Duquesne prepared me well, by offering some of the best clinical experiences in all of Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh has a lot of trauma and specialized hospitals, such as Allegheny General Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian and the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. My clinical experiences provided a well-rounded education and prepared me for my role as a Mayo Clinic’s Medical ICU nurse after graduation.
What drew me to Duquesne are the number of hospitals in the area. There are major hospital systems like UPMC and Allegheny Health Network along with dozens of hospitals within a 30-minute drive. It’s great to be able to experience these health care networks and use these different types of nursing software.
Pittsburgh has an international reputation for leadership in medicine and technology. As a member of both the Biomedical Engineering and Nursing communities at Duquesne, I have loved the endless opportunities that both programs have offered and I cannot wait to begin to narrow down the many career choices.