MaryEllen Levine Professor • School of Nursing View CV My name is Mary Ellen Levine. I am a full-time non-tenure track professional/nursing faculty member here at William Paterson University. With over 35 years of experience, my passion is in medical/surgical nursing, hospice and end of life care, with additional experience in cardiac and respiratory acute care, pediatrics, home care, and school nursing.I earned an Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Bergen Community College, Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing at Dominican College, School Nurse/Health Educator Certificate from Caldwell College, a Master's degree in Nursing Education from Walden University, and Doctor of Nursing Practice from William Paterson University.In 1988, I was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society for Nursing. I am a member of the American Nurses Association and the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA) Region 1. I have served as NJSNA Region 1 VP for Education, Region 1 President-elect, President, and Past Region 1 President, NJSNA Vice President. I was elected to President-elect of NJSNA in 2019. I served two years as NJSNA President (2021-2022) and am presently serving as NJSNA Past President. I serve on various committees and groups, including the Health Nurse Healthy New Jersey, Congress on Policy and Practice, the Legislative Committee and the Joint Protocol Steering Group. I am a member of the Philippine Nurses Association of New Jersey, New Jersey Consortium of Nurse Educators, am a charter member of the newly formed Consortium of New Jersey Academic Nurse Educators (in 2023), and proudly support many nursing associations. I published an article, “When New Nurses Talk, Nursing Organizations Listen,” in the January issue of Nursing 2020. My DNP final project was titled, "Palliative Care Self-Competence: An Examination of Registered Nurses in the Acute Care Hospital During the COVID-19 Pandemic."I am proud to advocate for patients, communities, nursing students and fellow nurses. In my free time, I enjoy running, working out at the gym, and reading. Professional Interests Public/health policy, higher education, hospice/palliative care, community health Degrees DNP Nursing, William Paterson University Wayne, NJ MA Science of Nursing, Walden University Minneapolis, Specialization Adult Medical/Surgical; Hospice; Community Health; Health Policy Representative Publications When New Nurses Talk, Nursing Organizations Listen; 2020 Representative Presentations PALLIATIVE CARE SELF-COMPETENCE: AN EXAMINATION OF REGISTERED NURSES IN THE ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC 33rd Annual Scientific Sessions Eastern Nursing Scientific Society , 2021 Awards and Honors Who's Who in Healthcare NJ Biz 06/01/2022 President's Award New Jersey Emergency Nurses Association 03/16/2023 Email By appointment