Robert V. Piemonte, EdD, RN, CAE, FAAN, championed the nursing profession as the Executive Director of the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) and other leading nursing organizations. As an advocate of shared governance, he transformed hundreds of nursing school student nurse “clubs” into pre-professional nursing associations. In preparation for professional nursing careers, students participated in decision-making and policy development at school chapters, state associations, and nationally in NSNA.

Dr. Piemonte held adjunct faculty positions at Long Island University, New York University College of Nursing, Teachers College, Columbia University, and the University of Kansas. He also held staff and volunteer leadership positions at American Nurses Foundation, American Nurses Association New York, American Society of Association Executives, New York Society of Association Executives, New Jersey State Nurses Association, Nurses Association of the Counties of Long Island (District 14), New York State Nurses Association, and Nurses House. Early in his career, he served as an Assistant Director of Nursing at the NYU Medical Center, the Director of Nursing at Gouveneur Hospital, and as a Chief Nurse with the U.S. Army Reserves 8th Medical Unit.

He received a diploma in nursing from Pilgram State Hospital School of Nursing, a BSN from Long Island University, and an MA, EdM, and Doctorate in Nursing Education (EdD) from Teachers College, Columbia University. In 1993, Dr. Piemonte was awarded an honorary doctorate (DSc) from Long Island University.

The Robert V. Piemonte Memorial Scholarship Fund supports graduate studies for RNs to become nurse educators and was initially funded in 2026 by Diane J. Mancino, EdD, RN, CAE, FAAN. Countless colleagues credit Dr. Piemonte with advancing their careers and enhancing their professional development. Through this scholarship, his legacy of extraordinary leadership will continue to advance his beloved profession.