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About Susan A. Goncalves

Susan A. Goncalves, DNP, MSN, RN-BC, is Associate Professor of Nursing at Sacred Heart University's College of Nursing. She is a med/surgical and gerontological registered nurse, board-certified by the American Academy Nurse Credentialing Center and licensed by the state of Connecticut. In August, 2014, Goncalves joined the School of Nursing, sharing her expertise and knowledge with future nurses. Research interests include the concept of caring and the examination of practice changes in nursing. She has numerous publications, including research involving the measurement of nurse caring behaviors. Goncalves serves on the leadership committee for the Connecticut Nurses Association. Her many awards include the Nursing Research Award from St. Vincent’s Medical Center and the Guardian Angel Award from St. Mary/St. Michael School in Derby.

Positions

2020 - Present Associate Professor, Sacred Heart University Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N. and Richard J. Henley College of Nursing
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September 1997 - Present Nurse, St. Vincent’s Medical Center
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August 2014 - 2020 Assistant Professor Nursing, Sacred Heart University Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N. and Richard J. Henley College of Nursing
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Professional Service and Affiliations

2021 - Present President, Connecticut Nurses Association
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Honors and Awards

  • 2016 Alumni Association Distinguished Faculty/Staff Award
  • University Research and Creativity Grant 2018/2019
  • Sacred Heart University Tenure and Promotion 2020

Education

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2013 Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP), Sacred Heart University ‐ College of Nursing
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1996 Master's, Healthcare Administration, University of New Haven
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1990 B.S.N. Nursing, Sacred Heart University
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Contact Information



Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N. and Richard J. Henley College of Nursing
Ctr for Healthcare Education CHCE*N312
203-416-3943

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