Lori A. Dambaugh

Lori A. Dambaugh is the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs at the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions, St. John Fisher College. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and teaches pathophysiology/pharmacology and medical/surgical nursing. Dr. Dambaugh is also the Clinical Nurse Specialist Program Director, overseeing graduate nursing education. Her clinical practice is at Rochester General Hospital’s progressive pulmonary care unit, and she served on the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists’ Chronic Care Task Force.

Education: DNP and MSN from St. John Fisher College, BSN from Seton Hall University, and BS in Health Science from SUNY Cortland. She is a Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist and Registered Nurse with additional training as an Apple Teacher.

Research focuses on obesity patient care in acute settings, APRN roles in transitional care, and chronic condition management. Presentations at local/national conferences highlight her commitment to advancing nursing practices. Her work emphasizes evidence-based approaches in skilled nursing facilities and interdisciplinary care models.