George Zangaro

George Zangaro is a Professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, serving as the Associate Director for the DNP Executive Track. With extensive experience in healthcare leadership, workforce analysis, and academic nursing education, he bridges clinical expertise with quantitative research methodologies.

• Former Dean at Walden University’s College of Nursing
• Past Chief Policy and Scientific Officer at AACN
• Former Director of the National Center for Health Workforce Analysis (HRSA)

His research focuses on nursing workforce dynamics, particularly burnout and wellness among faculty, and strategic educational program development. He specializes in systematic reviews, meta-analysis, and psychometric evaluation.

Recent publications examine burnout trends, nursing faculty wellness, and DNP program outcomes. His work informs health policy and workforce planning.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN)

Dr. Zangaro has contributed to funded research studies as principal investigator, associate investigator, and consultant. He retired from the U.S. Navy after 25 years of active service in 2007, integrating military healthcare insights into his academic work.