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Kathleen Neville, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN serves as Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research at Seton Hall University's College of Nursing since January 2018. An experienced nurse educator with extensive background in undergraduate and graduate education, she leads initiatives in research, evidence-based practice, and curriculum development with a focus on interprofessional approaches to public health crises.
Dr. Neville's educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Nursing, New York University
- Master's in Nursing, New York University
- B.S. in Nursing (high honors), Rutgers College of Nursing
Her primary research spans substance abuse, the opioid epidemic, nursing measurement, pediatric/adolescent oncology, and servant leadership. She has developed instruments like the Nurses' Perception of Patient Rounding Scale and investigates compassion fatigue, noise mitigation, and evidence-based practice implementation to improve patient outcomes and address systemic healthcare challenges. Her work increasingly integrates interprofessional education to combat the opioid crisis.
Analysis of Dr. Neville's recent publications reveals a dominant focus on the opioid epidemic through studies on stigma, treatment efficacy, and economic impacts, alongside foundational work in nursing measurement and patient safety. Her research trajectory shows a strategic shift toward interprofessional solutions and leadership development in nursing education, with growing emphasis on servant leadership models and health equity for underserved populations.
Dr. Neville has received significant honors including:
- Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN)
- US-UK Fulbright Scholars Award for opioid epidemic research in Scotland
As a dedicated mentor, she serves on PhD committees and leads the Faculty-Student Mentorship Program preparing minority BSN students for doctoral studies. She directs major funded initiatives including a $448,921 SAMHSA grant for interprofessional medication-assisted treatment training and a $39,590 Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey grant enhancing graduate nursing education for underserved communities. Her grant portfolio demonstrates sustained success in securing federal and private funding for translational research.
Dr. Neville leads the Seton Hall University and Hackensack Meridian Health Interprofessional Medication-Assisted Training Program, coordinating nurse practitioner, physician assistant, and medical students in opioid treatment training. She also serves as Senior Advisor for the HRSA-funded Nurse Led Mobile Health Training Project addressing healthcare disparities in Newark, fostering community-based interprofessional teams.
