معرفی
Dr. Adele K. Stanley serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nursing at Iona University, teaching pharmacology, health assessment, and psychiatric nursing across associate and baccalaureate programs. A board-certified family nurse practitioner in New York and Connecticut, she integrates clinical expertise in adult and adolescent psychiatric nursing into her academic role.
Education
- Ph.D. in Nursing, Pace University
- MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner Degree, Pace University
- BSN, Pace University
- Teaching Certificate in Nursing Education, Pace University
Research Interests
Her research program centers on mental health and electronic cigarette use among young adults (dissertation focus), interprofessional education, and New York State nursing faculty shortages. She investigates anxiety-substance use cycles in college populations while addressing systemic workforce challenges in nursing education through empirical analysis and policy recommendations.
Scholarly Contributions
Dr. Stanley's recent publications reveal dual research trajectories: mental health in youth populations and nursing education infrastructure. Her 2024 Journal of Addictions Nursing study examines e-cigarette use and anxiety in college students, identifying cyclical behavioral patterns. The 2022 Online Journal of American Nurses Association of New York publication provides critical data on faculty shortages, establishing baseline metrics for workforce intervention strategies across New York's nursing programs.
Professional Engagement
Active in the Eastern Nursing Research Society, American Psychiatric Nurses Association, and state nurse practitioner organizations, she presents nationally on interprofessional education and values-based care. Her community service includes volunteering at St. Patrick’s School and health fairs, extending her clinical expertise beyond academia.
