Janet Ierardi

Janet Ierardi is a Clinical Professor of Nursing at Merrimack College, affiliated with the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. With over 30 years of nursing experience and 15 years in nursing education, her work focuses on maternal-newborn care, men’s experiences with postpartum depression, and nursing education innovation. She holds certifications as a Registered Nurse (RNC), Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), and Clinical Learning Educator (CNE-CL).

• Education:
• Ph.D., Nursing: Health Promotion, University of Massachusetts Lowell
• MSN, Nursing Education, Salem State University
• BSN, Nursing, Rush University

Her research explores postpartum depression’s impact on male partners, sexual behaviors of college students, and male nursing student experiences. Recent publications highlight these topics in journals like the Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association and Journal of Forensic Nursing. She advocates for inclusive nursing education and addressing mental health gaps in family care.