Deirdre O'Flaherty

Deirdre O'Flaherty serves as the Acting Director of the Nursing Honors Scholar program and as a Doctoral Lecturer at Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, part of Hunter College in the City University of New York system.

Dr. O'Flaherty holds a distinguished educational background in nursing, including:

• DNP from Case Western Reserve University (2015)
• Advanced Certificate in Nursing Education from Rutgers University (2002)
• Advanced Certificate in Nursing Administration from Villanova University (2000)
• Advanced Certificate in Adult Nurse Practitioner from College of Mount Saint Vincent (1995)
• MSN in Nursing from Pace University (1994)
• BSN from College of Mount Saint Vincent (1990)
• Nursing Diploma from Misericordia College of Nursing, New York

Her research and professional interests span multiple critical areas of nursing practice and education. With expertise as an Adult Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Administrator, and Nursing Educator, Dr. O'Flaherty focuses on developing nursing leadership, advancing clinical practice, and improving educational methodologies in nursing. Her work particularly emphasizes adult-gerontology nursing care, mental health nursing, and innovative approaches to nursing education that prepare students for complex healthcare environments.

Dr. O'Flaherty has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing her contributions to the nursing profession:

• Fellowship by Examination of the Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (2021)
• Fellow, New York Academy of Medicine (2020)
• Mentorship Award from the American Nurses Association of New York (2020)
• The Robin Waxenberg Nursing Director Award from Lenox Hill Hospital (2020)
• Distinction in Nursing Leadership Award from Lenox Hill Hospital (2017)
• Healthcare Heroes Award from Northwell Health (2014)
• Community Nurse Leader inductee, Alpha Phi Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (1997)

As Acting Director of the Nursing Honors Scholar program, Dr. O'Flaherty plays a key role in mentoring high-achieving nursing students and developing advanced curriculum. Her leadership extends to guiding doctoral students as a Doctoral Lecturer, where she contributes to the development of future nursing scholars and leaders. While specific grant information is not provided, her numerous awards suggest successful engagement with funding opportunities that support nursing education and practice innovations.

Dr. O'Flaherty maintains an active professional presence through her certifications including APN-BC (Adult Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified), NEA-BC (Nursing Executive-Board Certified), ONC (Oncology Certified Nurse), and FFNMRCSI (Fellow of the Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland), which reflect her diverse expertise across clinical practice, administration, and specialized nursing fields.