The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is proud to announce and honor three faculty members, five alumni and two post-doctoral fellows who have achieved Fellowship in the American Academy of Nursing (Academy).
Congratulations to:
FACULTY:
John Gallagher, DNP ‘16, RN, CCNS, CCRN-K, TCRN, CHSE, RRT, FCCM, professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing; trauma program manager, Penn Medicine
Marci Nilsen, PhD ‘13, MSN ‘08, BSN ‘05 RN, CHPN, assistant professor University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, School of Medicine
Karin Warner, DNP, MS, MA, MS, BSN, RN, LSSBB, professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
ALUMNI:
Kelley Baumgartel, PhD ‘24, assistant professor University of South Florida College of Nursing
Helene Burns, DNP ‘18, RN, NEA-BC, senior VP and divisional chief nursing officer, Jefferson Health New Jersey
Christina Calamaro, PhD, MSN ’88, PPCNP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, director of research and evidence-based practice for nursing and Allied Health, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; associate professor, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University
Yu-Yun Hsu, PhD ‘04, RN, assistant professor, National Cheng Kung University Department of Nursing, College of Medicine
Kelly Wiltse Nicely, PhD ’10, MSN ’05, CRNA, FAANA, assistant professor, director of Nurse Anesthesia DNP program, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University
POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWS:
Stephanie Gilbertson-White, PhD, APRN-BC, professor and director, PhD program, University of Iowa College of Nursing
Mitchell Knisely, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, PMGT-BC, associate professor, Duke University School of Nursing
The group was selected into the Academy for their substantial, sustained, and outstanding impact on health and health care.
“This noteworthy accomplishment not only showcases their exemplary expertise and impact on health and health care but also reflects the commitment of Pitt Nursing to fostering excellence in research and scholarship,” said Christine E. Kasper, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACSM, dean, and professor. “Their selection into the Academy brings immense pride to Pitt Nursing and serves as an inspiration to our students, faculty, and broader academic community to continue to strive for excellence.”
The American Academy of Nursing consists of around 2,900 Fellows who are influential nursing leaders in education, management, practice, and research. These Fellows encompass a diverse range of roles, including association executives, university presidents, elected officials, hospital executives, researchers, and more. Fellowship into the Academy is not only a recognition of professional accomplishments but also carries a commitment to actively contribute time and efforts towards advancing the Academy’s mission and collaborating with other health leaders to transform the healthcare system across the country.
“These remarkable achievements exemplify the caliber of faculty and learning we have at Pitt Nursing, and we are immensely proud of their contributions,” said Kasper.
According to a news release from the American Academy of Nursing, the newest Fellows, and largest class, represent 40 states, the District of Columbia, and 13 countries.
The inductees will be recognized at the Academy’s annual Health Policy Conference on October 5 – 7, 2023 in Washington, DC.