Yolima Vergara

Dr. Yolima Vergara is a Clinical Professor at the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, City University of New York (CUNY), with over 20 years of clinical and educational experience. She is an ANCC board-certified Adult-Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC) and holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Hunter College (2015). Her career spans roles at the Veterans Affairs New York Harbor's Cardiology Division, where she has practiced for over 13 years, and leadership positions in nursing education at institutions like Long Island University School of Nursing.

Educational Background:

• Advanced Certificate in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Hunter College, 2024
• DNP in Adult/Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Hunter College, 2015
• BS in Nursing, Saint Joseph's College, 2010
• AS in Nursing, Helene Fuld College of Nursing, 1998

Dr. Vergara specializes in critical care patient management, cardiac care, and innovative nursing education strategies, including game-based learning to enhance student engagement and board certification exam pass rates. Her clinical expertise in chronic health conditions and leadership in curriculum development underscore her contributions to nursing practice and education.