Darlene L. Foley

Darlene L. Foley is a Clinical Lecturer at Widener University's School of Nursing. She transitioned to this role in 2017 after serving as a Psychiatric Mental Health clinical instructor. Her expertise lies in psychiatric mental health nursing and nursing education, emphasizing the integration of art and science in teaching. Foley holds an MSN in Nursing Education (2018) from Immaculata University and a BA in Education (2002) from Neumann University.

Her teaching approach focuses on fostering critical thinking, self-awareness, and compassionate care among students. She is affiliated with organizations such as the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA), National League for Nursing (NLN), and Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI).