Ellen McCabe

Ellen McCabe, PhD, RN, PNP-BC, is an Assistant Professor and Director of the RN-to-BS Nursing Program at the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, Hunter College. She has extensive clinical experience as a school nurse, pediatric nurse practitioner, and staff nurse, and her research focuses on school health, nurse workload, and chronic illness management in educational settings.

• Educational Background:
  • PhD in Nursing Science, University of Pennsylvania (2019)
  • MSN in Nursing Science, University of Pennsylvania (1991)
  • BSN in Nursing Science, University of Pennsylvania (1988)

Her research emphasizes the intersection of public health and education, particularly how school nurses contribute to managing chronic conditions and navigating policy frameworks like 504 plans and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Her work highlights the impact of district-level policies on nurse involvement and systemic healthcare integration in schools.

Ellen has received numerous accolades, including the Dean Gail McCain Faculty Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Service (2024), the Presidential Award for Excellence in Applied Scholarship (2024), and the Outstanding Mentor Award (2022). She was also recognized as an Adelphi Summer Scholar (2013) for her work in epidemiology and public health communication.