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Professor Dennis brings over 20 years of experience as a registered nurse and extensive expertise as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). With a passion for mental health and holistic care, she integrates her clinical expertise with a focus on advancing patient care and promoting well-being.

She is currently pursuing a PhD in nursing, where her research explores innovative approaches to improving healthcare outcomes and addressing systemic challenges in nursing practice. An advocate for student success, she emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and evidence-based practice in her teaching.

Outside the classroom, she is committed to mentorship, encouraging future healthcare professionals to adopt an empathetic and patient-centered approach to care.

PhD, Nursing
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Expected graduation 2029

MS, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Hunter College

MA, Nursing Education
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BS, Nursing
Hunter College

• New York State, Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-BC
• New York State, Registered Nurse

• American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)

• NURS 630: Diagnoses and Therapeutic Management in Advanced Practice Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing I
• NURS 630A: Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner Practicum I
• NURS 631: Diagnoses and Therapeutic Management in Advanced Practice Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing II
• NURS 631A: Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner Practicum II
• NURS 640: Advanced Physical Assessment Across the Lifespan
• NURS 695: Diagnoses and Therapeutic Management in Advanced Practice Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing III
• NURS 695A: Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner Practicum III