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Biography

My name is Darlene Dickson, I am a native New Yorker, a graduate of the State University of New York Health Science Center of Brooklyn, Columbia University, and received my doctorate at Fairleigh Dickinson University in 2014. I started my career as a licensed practical nurse back in the 80s, then became a registered nurse. Over the years I have held many roles including classroom/clinical nursing instructor, a nurse practitioner, an adjunct professor, a researcher, and now a clinical professor. I have been recognized for my teaching and coaching abilities in both classroom and clinical environments. A flexible, quick learner, who adapts easily to new situations and enjoys a challenge, a self-motivated professional with a commitment to providing quality care.

I have more than 30 years of practical experience in hospital, home health, educational, and primary care environments. I have served as a pediatric health care provider for well and ill children of all ages providing health maintenance care including well child examinations, routine developmental screenings, diagnosing and treating common childhood illnesses, and providing anticipatory guidance at age-appropriate levels. My current clinical practice is working with children from 5 to 21 years old in a residential facility in Westchester, NY.

In addition to my different positions, I have had the honor of being a member of the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board since 1997, I was a National Health Service Corps Scholar/Clinician while at Columbia University and completed three years of service time in two urban health-related shortage areas. I joined the New York City Medical Reserve Corps in 2009. Currently, I am the Research chair for Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing-Delta Zeta Chapter at Lehman College and a recent member of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc a professional service organization for registered professional nurses and student nurses, Lehman College has both a graduate and undergraduate chapters on campus.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Pediatric sleep concerns; pediatric primary care and nursing education

EDUCATION

• DNP: Fairleigh Dickson University School of Nursing & Allied Health
• M.S. in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Columbia University School of Nursing
• B.S. in Nursing, SUNY Health Science Center of Brooklyn
• Certificate of Practice Nursing, Elizabeth Seton College