DR. MARY T. INFANTINO
Director, Graduate Program/Advanced Practice; Associate Professor of Nursing; ChairB.S., Molloy College, Rockville Centre, NY; M.S., Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
Post Graduate, SUNY Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY; PhD., Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
Specialties:
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Publications:
Editorial manuscript reviewer for Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2010
Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals. Principal Investigator of this 1500 participant and $40,000 funded study on The patterns and prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux symptoms in peri-menopausal and menopausal women.
Infantino, M.T. Management of the Menopausal Woman Experiencing GERD Symptom Menopause Management, September-October 2009.
Infantino, M.T. The patterns and prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease in peri-menopausal and menopausal women. The Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, May 2008.
Infantino, M.T.(December 2006)Approaches to the male client in a reproductive health care setting. Womens Health Care: A Practical Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 5(6),29-31.
Infantino, M.T. The patterns and prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease in peri-menopausal and menopausal women. The Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, accepted for publication January 2007 (Published May 2008).
Infantino, M.T. Gardening: A strategy for health promotion in older women. Journal of New York State Nurses Association, Fall/Winter 2004-2005 issue.
Infantino, M.T. The lived experience of leisure gardening among older women. Abstract, Journal of Womens Health, May 2004.
Honors/Awards:
- Sigma Theta Tau, 1984-present.
- Magna Cum Laude, Molloy College, 1981.
- Magna Cum Laude, Adelphi University, 1985.
Professional Affiliations
- National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Womens’ Health, 2005-2008.
- Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island, 2002-present.
- New York State Nurse Practitioner Association, 2002-present.
- American Nurse Association of Occupational Nurses, 1997-2000.
- American Nurses Association, 1981-1999.
Lectures and Presentations
5th Annual Nursing Research Conference, "The prevalence and pattern of gastroesophageal reflux symptoms in peri-menopausal and menopausal women," New York University, New York, April 2005.
12th Annual Congress on Womens Health, "The lived experience of leisure gardening among older women," South Carolina, June 2004.
New York State Nurses Association Annual Convention, "The lived experience of leisure gardening among older women," Rochester, NY, October 2003.
Sigma Theta Tau, Nursing Entrepreneurship Conference, Topic: "Holistic nursing practice," 1996.
Guest, "The Heart Show" WOR 710 AM Radio, Natural approaches to menopause November 2009
Guest, "The Heart Show" WOR 710 AM Radio, Osteoporosis, May2010
Guest Host, "The Heart Show," WOR 710 AM Radio, "Nutrition and menopause," November 2006.
Guest Host, "The Heart Show," WOR 710 AM Radio, "Issues in women's health," August 2006.
St. Francis Hospital Second Annual Nursing Research Conference, "The patterns and prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease in peri-menopausal and menopausal women," December 2006.
St. Francis Hospital Second Annual Nursing Research Conference, "The patterns and prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease in peri-menopausal and menopausal women," December 2005.
Guest Host, "The Heart Show, "WOR 710 AM Radio, "The prevention, diagnosis and management of Alzheimers Disease," November 2005.
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health Annual Conference, "The prevalence and pattern of gastroesophageal reflux symptoms in peri-menopausal and menopausal women," Naples, Florida, September 2005.
Sigma Theta Tau Research Day, "The lived experience of leisure gardening among five older women in suburbia," Roslyn, NY, 2002.
Doctoral dissertation oral defense, "The lived experience of leisure gardening among five older women in suburbia," Adelphi University, 2001.
Doctoral dissertation forum, proposal for research inquiry into "The lived experience of leisure gardening among the well-elderly,"Adelphi University, 1999.
Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island, Topic: "Complementary approaches to women's health," 1995.
AMY WYSOKER
Professor of NursingB.S., SUNY Downstate Medical Center; M.A., New York University; Ph.D., Adelphi University
Specialties:
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, Ethical Issues- Nursing/Psychiatric Nursing
Publications:
Author, “Legal and Ethical Considerations,” published in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: An Introduction to Theory and Practice (2008)
Author, “Eating Disorders,” published in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: An Introduction to Theory and Practice (2008)
Author, “Profession and Policy in Collision: Nursing, Risk and Responsibility,” published in “Collide: Styles, Structures, and Ideas in Disciplinary Writing” (2007)
Author, “Research News You Can Use: Base Your Practice on Evidence. Take medication safety a step further with medication reconciliation,” published in REPORT, the official newsletter of the New York State Nurses Association (2006)
Author, “Research News You Can Use: Base Your Practice on Evidence. Evidence-based practice and standards of care: how do they relate?” published in REPORT, the official newsletter of the New York State Nurses Association (2006)
Author, “Legal and Ethical Considerations. Psychiatric-mental Health Nurses and the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Fulfilling Ethical Responsibilities,” published in the Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (2005)
Author, “Profession and Policy in Collision: Nursing, Risk and Responsibility,” published in “Collide: Styles, Structures, and Ideas in Disciplinary Writing” (2005)
Author, “The Lived Experience of Choosing Bariatric Surgery to Lose Weight,” published in the Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (2005)
Author, “Depression: Not a Weakness, a Treatable Illness,” published in Pulse, the newsletter of the C.W. Post Campus School of Health Professions and Nursing (2005)
Co-author, “Legal and Ethical Considerations. Mandatory Outpatient Treatment,” published in the Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (2004)
Author, “Legal and Ethical Considerations. Mental Health Parity,” published in the Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (2004)
Author, “Nursing and Politics,” published in Pulse, the newsletter of the C.W. Post Campus School of Health Professions and Nursing (2003)
Author, “Legal and Ethical Considerations. HIPAA and Psychiatric Nurses,” published in the Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (2003)
Author, “Legal and Ethical Considerations. Electroconvulsive Therapy,” published in the Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (2003)
Author, “Risk Management in Psychiatry,” published in “Health Care Risk Management: A Strategic Approach” ( 2 nd ed., 2003)
Author, “A Conceptual Model of Weight Loss and Weight Regain: An Intervention for Change ,” published in the Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (2002)
Author, “Lawsuits: Should Psychiatric Nurses Be Concerned?” published in the Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (2002)
Author, “A Study of Beliefs Relating to Weight Loss and Weight Gain,” published in Pulse, the newsletter of the C.W. Post Campus School of Health Professions and Nursing (2002)
Author, “Thoughts on 9/11, Nursing Faculty and Students Respond,” published in Pulse, the newsletter of the C.W. Post Campus School of Health Professions and Nursing (2001)
Author, “Standards of Care,” published in the Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (2001)
Author, “Confidentiality,” published in the Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (2001)
Honors/Awards:
Recipient, New York States Nurses Association Research Poster Award for the “The Lived Experience of Choosing Bariatric Surgery to Lose Weight,” New York State Nurses Association Convention (2004)
Nominee, American Nurses Association's Hildegard Peplau Award, New York State Nurses Association Board of Directors (2003)
Recognized for 25-year membership anniversary, Nurses Association of the Counties of Long Island, District 14 (1999)
Inducted into the New York State Nurses Association Leadership Institute (1999)
Recipient, Award for Excellence in Nursing Practice, Nurses Association of the Counties of Long Island, District 14 (1992)
Recipient, Distinguished Alumni Award, Community Mental/Health Nursing, SUNY-Health Science Center at Brooklyn, College of Nursing
Lectures and Presentations
Co-author, “Obesity: The problem, lessons learned and where do we go?” presented at the New York State Nurses Association Convention (2007)
Author, “The Lived Experience of Choosing Bariatric Surgery to Lose Weight,” research poster presented at the 3 rd Annual Meeting and Conference of the National Association of Bariatric Nurses (2006)
Presenter, “Psychiatric Nursing Research: Ethical Concerns,” presented at the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Conference (2005)
Presenter, “The Lived Experience of Choosing Bariatric Surgery to Lose Weight,” presented at the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Conference (2005)
Author, “The Lived Experience of Choosing Bariatric Surgery to Lose Weight,” research poster presented at the New York State Nurses Association Convention (2004)
Author, “A Study of Beliefs Toward Weight Loss and Weight Gain,” research poster presented at the American Psychiatric Nurses Association Convention (2004)
Author, “The Ethics of Faculty Research: The IRB, Friend or Foe,” paper presented at the College Teaching & Learning Conference (2004)
Author, “A Study of Beliefs Toward Weight Loss and Weight Gain,” research poster presented at the New York State Nurses Association Convention (2003)
Author, “September 11, The Aftermath: The Role of the Psychiatric Nurse in Delivering Mental Health Services Following the Tragedy,” presented at Mosby's Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Conference (2002)
Author, “Women and Weight Loss/Weight Gain: A Model of Treatment to Break the Cycle,” presented at Mosby's Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Conference (2002)
Author, “Nurses Supporting Nurses: An Opportunity to Dialogue about the NYC Disaster,” presented at the New York State Nurses Association Convention (2001)
Author, “Current Insights Into Diagnosing and Managing Insomnia,” presented at the Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education National Primary Care Conference (2000)
Author, “Insomnia: Assessment and Management,” presented at the National Conference for Nurse Practitioners (2000)
Author, “Involuntary Outpatient Commitment. A Taskforce Update,” presented at the American Psychiatric Nurses Association Conference (2000)
Author, “Sleep Disorders in the Elderly,” presented at the Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education Primary Care of the Older Adult Conference (2000)
Author, “Current Insights Into Diagnosing and Managing Insomnia in Women,” presented at the Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education 20th Anniversary National Women's Health Care Conference (2000)
Professional Affiliations
Member, American Nurses Association
Member, New York State Nurses Association
Member, Nurses Association of the Counties of Long Island, District 14
Member, Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society, Upsilon Chapter
Member, Council on Ethics and Human Rights, New York State Nurses Association
Member - Surrogate Decision-Making Committee, State of New York Commission On Quality Of Care for the Mentally Disabled
Former Member, Human Rights Committee, Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island
Former Chairperson, Taskforce on Involuntary Outpatient Commitment, American Psychiatric Nurses Association.
Former Member, New York State Nurses Association Council of Nursing Research (Foundation of the New York State Nurses, Center for Nursing Research Planning Committee)
Former Chairperson, Functional Unit of Advanced Practice Nurses, New York State Nurses Association
Former Member, New York State Nurses Association Legislative Council
Former Member, New York State Department of Health's Advisory Work Group on Human Subject Research Involving Protected Classes
Former Member, Advisory Committee to New York State Commissioner of Health Barbara DeBuono, M.D. (1997-1998)
Former Chairperson, Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Practice Unit, New York State Nurses Association
Former Delegate to the American Nurses Association representing New York State Nurses Association
Former Member, Restraint Task Force, New York State Office of Mental Health Advisory Board