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Renee Barrett
M.S.N., C.R.N.P.
Renee Barrett teaches fundamentals of nursing to sophomore nursing students. She has completed her B.S.N. at Carlow University and has earned her master's degree as both a psychiatric and a family nurse practitioner at the University of PIttsburgh.

Phone: 412-578- 6111
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Mary Louise Bost
R.N., B.S.N., M.P.H., Dr.P.H.

Mary Lousie Bost is a professor in who specializes in community health. She completed her B.S.N. at Duquesne University and her doctoral work at the University of Pittsburgh.

Phone: 412-578-6104
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Carol L. Caliendo
R.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., N.D.

Carol L. Caliendo is a professor whose clinical specialties are maternal/newborn and women’s health care. Currently, she is serving as the Dean of the College of Professional Studies. She obtained her M.S.N. at the University of Illinois, and completed her doctorate in nursing at Case Western Reserve University. Her primary research interest is the health effect of body art, particularly intimate body piercing. Dr. Caliendo has published numerous nursing research articles on that subject.

Phone: 412-578-2047
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Anne Marie Emanuel
R.N., M.S.N., M.N.Ed.

Anne Marie Emanuel is an assistant professor and director of Carlow’s R.N. to B.S.N. program. She specializes in nursing management and completed her M.S.N. at the Medical College of Georgia and her M.A. at George Washington University.

Phone: 412-578-6113
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Kathleen A. Feltes
PhD, RNC, CPCE
Kathleen Feltes is a

Specialty: Maternity Nursing & Statistics

Undergrad: Carlow Masters & PhD: Univ. of PGH

Phone: 412-578-6112
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Cindy Fickley
B.S.N, M.S.N

Cindy Fickley is an instructor, and is the chair of the undergraduate nursing program. She completed her B.S.N at Pennsylvania State University and her M.S.N at Duquesne University. Her specialty area is pediatric nursing.

Phone: 412-578-6379
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Catherine Grant
M.S.N., C.R.N.P.

Catherine Grant is an assistant professor and serves as an active family nurse practitioner in primary care at a rural health center. She obtained her B.S.N. at Pennsylvania State University and her M.S.N. from the University of Pittsburgh, and is currently enrolled in the Ph.D. program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Phone: 412-578-6099
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Clare M. Hopkins
R.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., M.A., Ph.D.

Clare M. Hopkins is a professor with a specialty in psychology and mental health nursing. She completed her B.S.N. at the University of Michigan, her M.S.N. at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and her M.A. and Ph.D. at Duquesne University. Her research interests include the effects of spirituality on health.

Phone: 412-578-6108
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Mildred Jones
R. N., B.S.N., M.S.N., Ph.D.
Mildred Jones is an associate professor with a specialty in critical care nursing. She completed her B.S.N. at Carlow University, her M.S.N. at the University of Pittsburgh as a Pulmonary Clinical Nurse Specialist, and her Ph.D. at the University of Pittsburgh. Her research interests include cardiovascular disease and health care issues of minorities.

Phone: 412-578-6097
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Nancy Jo Keller
R.N., B.S.N., M.S.
Nancy Jo Keller is the nursing skills lab coordinator and instructor at the school of nursing. She obtained her B.S.N. and M.S. in Professional Leadership from Carlow University. She is currently completing her M.S.N. at Carlow University.

Phone: 412-578-6106
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Janice Nash
R.N., M.S.N.

Janice Nash is a medical/surgical clinical instructor who obtained her M.S.N. from the University of Pittsburgh.

Phone: 412-578-6098
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Diana Paladino
M.S.N.
Diana Paladino is an assistant professor and her area of specialization is medical-surgical nursing. She obtained her B.S.N. from LaRoche College and her M.S.N. from Duquesne University.

Phone: 412-578-6109
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Joan Reale
R.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., Ph.D
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Joan Reale is an associate professor with a specialty in acute care nursing. She received her M.S.N. and Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh.

Phone: 412-578-6100
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Lorraine Reiser
R.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., C.R.N.P.

Lorraine Reiser is an assistant professor. She is an active nurse practitioner and coordinates the Home Health Advanced Practice Nursing Program.

Phone: 412-578-6305
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Peggy Slota
R.N., B.S.N., M.N.
Peggy Slota is an Instructor in the graduate program for Nursing Leadership. Her practice and clinical specialties are management, pediatric and neonatal critical care, and cardiopulmonary nursing. She earned her B.S.N. and M.N. from the University of Pittsburgh and is currently enrolled in doctoral study.

Phone: 412-578-6102
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Michele Upvall
R.N., Ph.D., F.N.P.

Michele Upvall is a professor and the associate dean and director of the School of Nursing. She completed her doctoral degree in transcultural nursing at the University of Utah. She is a family nurse practitioner with experience in the Navajo Nation, as well as throughout Africa and southeast Asia.

Phone: 412-578-6115
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Nicole M. Welding
M.S.N., R.N.
Nicole Welding is an instructor and specializes in critical care nursing. She obtained her B.S.N. at Carlow University, and her M.S.N. with a speciality in nursing education from Waynesburg University. She is currently enrolled in a nursing practice doctoral program at Chatham University.

Phone: 412-578-6103
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Professors Emeritae
Marilyn J. Citron, Ph.D., R.N.
Phyllis A. Hackbart, M.S.N., R.N., C.P.N.
Eileen Hunkele, Ph.D., R.N.

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