News at Adelphi

"Wherever I went, and I have been all over the country and in many different settings, my Adelphi degree was highly regarded by my employers,"

"Nurses are much more active in health policy and political affairs. They are congresswomen, state legislators, leaders in public health and private foundation."

"I learned something important from each of my rotations. I particularly loved the operating room and surgery."

Incorporating their passion for providing care with their years of experience in substance abuse recovery, Mrs. Miller and her husband opened Gather-In Farm.

Adelphi University would like to invite Adelphi students, staff, faculty, and all community members to participate in a dialogue about the increasing scarcity of fresh, useable water on our planet and ways that we can protect this natural resource to safeguard our future on Wednesday, April 18, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the…

Carmen Ortiz Adelphi University will confirm graduates at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels during its 116th Commencement on Friday, May 18, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. in the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale, NY. Carmen Ortiz ’78 will deliver the Commencement address and be recognized with an Honorary Doctor of Laws…

"Remember, the first job you get doesn’t have to be exactly what you want to do with your life, or be where you want to end up; consider traveling, additional education, or making a move."

"Technology has made huge advances, but these need to be counterbalanced with disciplined caring."

"When you find something meaningful to you, stick with it. I stayed with infectious disease control because I really enjoyed it. I have always felt that I was lucky in my profession..."

"Always see the person in the patient.... As a nurse you can make people feel that they matter."

"Take your time in choosing the specialty you want to go into. Learn about the health care environment and yourself. "

"Adelphi's continuing education program helped me to stay current throughout my career, not only in oncology but also in many other areas of nursing, including leadership."

"I loved the liberal arts courses that Adelphi University had to offer, and I feel like they made me a more well rounded professional. My ability to care for all types of patients is a benefit of the education I received at Adelphi."

"“The best part of teaching is having the opportunity to work with students…to hear their ideas and to see their enthusiasm.”

"Nurses aren’t limited to working in an institution; there are so many clinical, educational and administrative opportunities to choose from."

"Adelphi taught me that nursing is an independent profession. ...I left Adelphi having gained that knowledge, and I wanted to pass it on."

"One concept that was drilled into me at Adelphi was that I was being taught principles that I could carry forth and apply in a variety of situations. I found this to be very helpful throughout my career."

"I was always taught that the more education you receive, the better you will be in your profession."

Blanche Provenzano has enjoyed fulfilling careers as a nurse educator and later as a guidance counselor.

"We were being educated to be individuals who had a responsibility for our own intellectual growth, and to become leaders in our profession."

"I had terrific experiences with the nursing faculty; they were fabulous role-models. They taught us to be open-minded, future-oriented, and innovative; they prepared us so well."

Former Public Health Nurse and Supervisor of the Suffolk County Department of Health

"My career has been wonderful. My beginnings at Adelphi allowed me to move on and up in a way I would never have dreamed possible."

"I felt well-prepared after graduating from Adelphi. My education provided me with the basics of nursing and bedside nursing came naturally to me."

Registered Nurse Case Manager, North Shore-LIJ Health System at Long Island Jewish Medical Center

" I am very lucky to have a career that I enjoy; one that allows me to meet people from various backgrounds and to frequently make a difference in their lives."

"Whether you are doing dialysis, delivering a baby, or diagnosing cancer, remember that while you are doing it every day, it is the first time for the patient."

Dean of Adelphi University’s College of Nursing and Public Health
“Throughout my career, I have built foundations and put up framework.”

Associate Director, New York State Nurses Association, Economic and General Welfare Program, Adjunct Professor, Adelphi University

"The friends and connections I made through Adelphi’s nursing program helped provide a launching pad for my nursing career."