News at Adelphi

"The value of my Adelphi nursing degree is priceless; the impact it has had on my life is immeasurable. It gave me wisdom and made me able to face the difficulties of life."

"Nursing is not about patient care; it’s about caring for the patient. Remember that patients and their families are apprehensive; take five more minutes and explain how what you are doing will help."

"During my 17 years of teaching at Adelphi, I formed collegial relationships among the most committed and inspired practicing nurses in Long Island and New York City hospitals, as well as international students"

A radio veteran, Mr. Neer credits his experience at the University with launching him on a successful career.

Experienced professionals offer career building and advancement advice for psychology students.

Strengthening alumni connections and advancing fundraising and the Derner Institute as a whole.

"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.

"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."