Patricia Clark Pappas
Seton Hall University, USA
Keynote: J Healthc Commun
Patricia Clark Pappas holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Seton Hall University. Her DNP project focused on addressing health disparities in a vulnerable population. Dr. Pappas’ Master of Science Degree in Nursing from Columbia University was as a Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist. Her area of expertise is adult medical surgical oncology patients. She holds multiple certifications including: Certified Nurse Educator from the National League for Nursing, Clinical Nurse Leader from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and Acute/Critical Care Adult Knowledge Professional from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. In 2014 she was selected by the nursing students at Seton Hall University to receive the Faculty Award from the Daisy Foundation in collaboration with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Dr. Pappas is a passionate volunteer and is active in servant leadership. She traveled to Haiti and El Salvador with SHU Campus Ministry volunteering at an orphanage, nourishment center and daycare. She is the co-advisor for the university chapter of Habitat for Humanity and has co-led a Collegiate Challenge Spring break service trip. She also served with nursing students on an educational and cultural trip to the Philippines. Dr. Pappas was the winner of the Seton Hall University Career Center 2016 Experiential Education Award representing the College of Nursing in recognition of her dedication to service both as a doctoral student as well as a faculty member.