Julius Johnson

Julius Johnson is a Clinical Associate Professor at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, where he contributes to both undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. He earned his DNP from the University of Miami (2016), an MS in Family Health (2009), and a BS in Nursing (2005) from Binghamton University. He is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 14 years of experience in clinical and community health leadership.

• DNP - University of Miami (2016)
• MS - Binghamton University (2009)
• BS - Binghamton University (2005)

His research and practice focus on improving health outcomes in underserved communities, with specializations in men’s health, opioid overdose prevention, home-based primary care, and transitional care aimed at reducing 30-day hospital readmissions. He is deeply committed to translational community improvement projects that bridge clinical care and public health initiatives.

Although no peer-reviewed publications were listed in the source material, his expertise has been recognized in media, including a feature in The New York Times on congestion pricing and its impact on transit equity. His work reflects a strong integration of clinical excellence and community advocacy.

Honors and Awards:

• Fellow, American Association of Nurse Practitioners (2022)
• Community Leader of the Year, Pi Phi Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha (2022)
• City of New York Certificate of Recognition (2022)
• Trailblazer Award, National Black Nurses Association (2021)
• Certificate of Leadership, Schwartz College of Pharmacy at LIU-Brooklyn (2019)
• 40 Under 40 Award, National Black Nurses Association (2018)
• Decker School of Nursing Community Serviceman of the Year Award (2005)
• Mary E. Mahoney Leadership and Service Award (2005)

Julius Johnson is actively involved in mentoring and leadership development. He has served as the immediate past president of the Greater NYC Black Nurses Association, founding 1st vice president, and currently sits on the national board of the National Black Nurses Association. He co-chairs the NBNA Scholarship Committee and is the clinical director of the GNYC Black Nurses Association’s Opioid Overdose Prevention Program. He also founded the Omega Nu chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society at LIU-Brooklyn, demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing nursing excellence and student engagement.

He is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, American Nurses Association, National Black Nurses Association (Greater NYC chapter), and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society (Beta Tau and Omega Nu chapters). His leadership roles reflect a sustained dedication to equity, education, and community health advancement.