Heather Mangino

Heather Mangino is an Assistant Professor of Nursing and Program Director of the Accelerated Second Degree in Nursing Program at the University of Saint Joseph. She holds an Ed.D. in Nursing Education from Southern Connecticut State University, an MSN from the University of Hartford, and B.S. degrees in Psychology (Northeastern University) and Nursing (University of Saint Joseph). Her research focuses on curriculum development, bridging classroom and clinical education, and NCLEX preparation strategies. Mangino has extensive clinical experience in organ transplantation and end-stage organ disease nursing, which informs her teaching philosophy.

Education:

• Ed.D., Nursing Education, Southern Connecticut State University
• MSN, University of Hartford
• B.S., Psychology, Northeastern University
• B.S., Nursing, University of Saint Joseph

Research Interests: Mangino’s work emphasizes antiracist pedagogy, nursing student mental health resilience, and innovative teaching methods like narrative medicine and structured note-taking systems. She advocates for holistic nursing education that prepares students for clinical challenges and promotes inclusive healthcare practices.

Grants & Advising: While specific grants are not listed, her role as Program Director suggests involvement in curricular and institutional initiatives. No student advisees are explicitly mentioned in the text.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Nursing Education and Simulation Center at USJ, though specific team details are not provided.