Contact the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions

W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions
Thomas Edison State University
301 W. State St.
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 633-6460
nursing@tesu.edu

Dr. Ruth A. Wittmann-Price is Dean of the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions. Prior to this role she was a professor of nursing and undergraduate chair for the Jefferson College of Nursing (JCN) Center City undergraduate programs. Dr. Wittmann-Price was the founding Dean of Health Sciences for Francis Marion University, SC and developed many healthcare programs including an MSN and DNP in nursing, a Physician Assistant, Healthcare Administration, and a Speech-Language Pathology Program. 

Dr. Wittmann-Price has been a women’s health nurse for over 40 years and has been teaching for over 20 years. She developed a mid-range nursing theory “Emancipated Decision-making in Women’s Health Care” and has tested her theory in four studies. The theory recognizes that oppression continues to exist in the healthcare setting and is imposed by society for purposes of situational control effecting the decisions women make about healthcare for themselves and their families. The theory is referenced in multiple books and is being used in Asia, Africa, British Columbia, Brazil, Bogota, United Kingdom, and Canada.

Greetings, I am Madeline Gervase, PhD - Ed, DNP, the associate dean for Graduate Programs at the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions. I have quite a few years’ experience in nursing and have been certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner since 1997. My clinical expertise has been in family practice and critical care with emphasis on trauma, open-heart, and transplant. My experience in education for over two decades includes leadership, instructional and curriculum design. I am an inspirational leader and very happy to be a part of the TESU learning community and support our students on their education journey.

Hello and welcome to the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions! I am Lorraine Chewey the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs. I am delighted to be a part of your nursing education journey. We have an incredible team of nursing faculty, advisors, mentors, and support staff to nurture and support our students. We are committed to our mission and work hard to provide students with an excellent learning experience. My role is to promote and maintain an optimal learning environment for students and ensure that the SONHP is responsive to students educational and career needs. I sincerely hope that your time at TESU is positive, productive and stimulates a lifetime love of learning.

Welcome! I am Maureen Clark-Gallagher, the Assistant Dean/Director of Distance Learning at the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions.  Congratulations on continuing your education! I am certified in distance learning, have years of nursing experience (clinical, administrative, and nursing education) and, prior to this position, I was a mentor for the School of Nursing for eight years. I have the pleasure of working with your mentors and the rest of the School of Nursing/Health Professions staff to ensure that your courses run smoothly.

I am the Acting  President of Region 4  of the New Jersey State Nurses Association as well as the treasurer of Upsilon Rho which is the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing Chapter of Sigma (the International  Honor Society of Nursing).

I trust you are finding that distance learning meets your needs, both professionally and personally. If I can help you in any way, please feel free to email me.

Hello and welcome to the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions! I am Dawn Alerassool, the Assistant Dean of the Accelerated BSN Program. We are very happy to be a part of your nursing education. My goal is to promote optimal learning and outcomes by supporting our amazing students and expert nursing faculty. We hope that your time at TESU leads to a spirit of inquiry and  lifelong learning.

Hi! I’m Maggie Ciocco, Nursing Program Advisor at the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions. Welcome! I work with BSN, AAS in Health Studies/Nursing and the Provisional BSN students.  I look forward to working with you as you plan for courses or credit options that will help you reach the goal of your BSN!  Please feel free to schedule an advisement appointment or email your questions to nursing@tesu.edu. I congratulate you as you begin your journey, work towards your goal or reach the pinnacle of success!

Hi! I am Holly Leahan, Nursing Program  Advisor for the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions.  I work with RN-BSN, RN-BSN/MSN, and MSN Students.  I am here to assist you with course planning as you work towards completing your degree. I am also here to address any questions or concerns you may have relating to final MSN Practicum courses and end of program requirements. Please feel free to contact me by phone or email. I look forward to assisting you with your academic needs

Hi! I’m Jenna Shuberda, and I am one of the Nursing Advisors for the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions. I look forward to working with the Undergraduate Nursing students in achieving their BSNs here at TESU! Please feel free to schedule an advising appointment with me, so we can start working together to achieve your educational and career goals!

Welcome, my name is Carol Blauth. I am the academic support coordinator for the on ground accelerated BSNA program courses at TESU. I have many years of experience in nursing and nursing education. My role is to work with the accelerated BSN students who require assistance with understanding the concepts they are studying in the nursing program. The assistance may be in a variety of formats, all leading to a more in-depth understanding of patient needs, and the role of the nurse in meeting the needs. I also work with students to help them organize their studying and with test taking strategies. If you need my assistance, I am only an email away.

Hello I am Jessica Keefe. Welcome to the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions! I am the Nursing Program Administrator. I am excited to assist in your nursing education. I work closely with the BSNA professors, deans, and students from interview to pinning. Looking forward to meeting you.

Hi, I’m Casey Kennette, Grant Manager for the Department of Labor Nursing Expansion Grant at the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions. This grant is dedicated to expanding mental health nursing pathways in high needs geographic areas in New Jersey. Specifically, we are working to increase the number of psychiatric mental health RNs, nurse practitioners, and nurse preceptors. I work closely with students and prospects at all degree levels, helping them achieve success in their nursing careers at Thomas Edison State University. If you have any questions or need any help, please let me know!

Hi! I am Kim MacAvoy-Sorochen. I am the Clinical Educator and Simulation Laboratory Coordinator for the on-ground experiences in the accelerated BSN program. My role is to support the accelerated BSN educators and accelerated BSN students in their clinical settings and augment experiences in the simulation lab. We have close relationships with several local hospitals to provide students with a variety of experiences in the real world setting. The simulation lab boasts seven high-fidelity simulators including a birthing mother, a junior, and a baby to provide additional unique experiences. If I can be of any help, please reach out via email.

Hi! My name is Janet McGuire and I am the Assistant to the Dean of the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions. My primary responsibilities include supporting the Dean with managing appointments, correspondence, travel arrangements, and special projects. I would be happy to help you in any way that I can and wish you the best of luck!

Hi, my name is Rachael Moorefield, assistant to the Dean at the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions. My primary responsibilities are in compliance for the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. If you need any assistance, I would be more than happy to help! Good luck on your endeavors here at Thomas Edison State University.

Hi! I’m Victoria Smith, Hourly Nursing Assistant at the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions. I work closely with the nursing staff to onboard mentors and help facilitate the graduate practicum process. I look forward to helping our nursing students achieve their goals.