Denise C. Puia

Denise C. Puia is the Nursing Department Chair and Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), where she has been since 2013. She holds a Ph.D. in Nursing from the University of Connecticut, an MSN from the University of Hartford, and a BSN from USJ. Her expertise spans nursing education, healthcare leadership, and clinical practice innovation.

Dr. Puia’s research and teaching focus on advancing nursing practices through evidence-based approaches, interdisciplinary collaboration, and improving patient outcomes. She is actively involved in curriculum development and faculty mentorship within the Nursing Department. While no specific research publications or awards are detailed in the provided text, her role as department chair underscores her leadership in academic and clinical nursing initiatives.

Her contact information includes email dpuia@usj.edu and phone 860.231.5249. No grants, current advisees, or lab affiliations are explicitly mentioned in the text.