ANN PHALEN, P h D, CRNP, NNP-BC
Dean, Frances M. Maguire School of Nursing
and Health Professions
In the nursing field, Ann Phalen has done it all. She’s worked in hospitals as a neonatal
nurse, conducted research in academia, worked in nursing administration, and more.
The depth and breadth of Ann’s expertise is unparalleled, and she is thrilled to join
the GMercyU community at a pivotal moment and help guide the Frances M. Maguire
School of Nursing and Health Professions into a new era of patient and healthcare.
Ann was drawn to the opportunity for growth at GMercyU, and all the exciting
possibilities on the horizon.
With a few months under her belt, Ann is ready to dive into her new role. She’s already
helped coordinate the start of the Fall 2018 semester, prepared for the State Board for
Nursing visit, and spent time meeting with each of her Nursing and Health Professions
faculty, staff, and admins to get to know her team on a personal level. She wants her
faculty and the GMercyU community to know she’s approachable and is willing to roll
up her sleeves and jump into the fray with them to make things work. The thing that
Ann loves most about the nursing profession as a whole is that it is so versatile (as she
so clearly shows with her career history). She always jokes, “You never have to leave
the profession if you get bored.” Ann is looking forward to guiding GMercyU towards
future success.
Ann holds a PhD, a Post-Master’s NNP Certificate, and a Master of Science in
Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from
Misericordia University.
FAVORITE ACCOMPLISHMENT:
In October 2018, Ann was
recognized by the National
Association of Neonatal Nurses
(NANN) and received the National
Distinguished Service Award
for her continued service and
dedication to the organization over
the years. NANN is committed to
developing and delivering the tools
and connections needed to evolve
the profession and recognizes
the outstanding contributions of
individuals practicing in neonatal
nursing.
FUN FACTS:
Cats or Dogs?
Cats
Coming to
“
GMercyU felt
like coming
home.
”
Favorite Season?
Summer
Would you rather be GMercyU
President for a day
or M.E.R.V. for a day?
President
Android or iPhone?
iPhone
If you could have lunch with anyone,
no restrictions, who would it be?
Florence Nightingale
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