Annie J. Rohan, PhD RN NNP-BC CPNP-PC FAANP
Stony Brook University (SUNY at Stony Brook)
I am doing very well in my advancing career...so I thank you NEF for paving the way! I am currently Assistant Professor at Stony Brook University School of Nursing where I was appointed as Director of Pediatric Research, and as Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program.
I am enjoying grantsmanship and research activities, and have several current active projects, including role of Project Director for a 3.2 million dollar federal HRSA award that provides scholarships for disadvantaged students who seek to become primary care practitioners. Outside of the School of Nursing.
I am currently the Associate Editor for MCN: The American Journal of Maternal-Child Nursing, Vice-Chair of the Individual Member Division Executive Committee for the American Nurses Association, and serve on multiple national committees and boards (including for Jonas Philanthropies, National Association of Neonatal Nurses, and Eastern Nurses Research Society).
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Justin O’Leary
(2025-2026 Winner)
Justin O’Leary, MSN, RN, PCCN-K is the recipient of the Henry B. Spencer Scholarship. Justin is currently in the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing PhD program with a focus on health equity. Prior to his doctora... read more.
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