Pamela Mapstone

Pamela Mapstone is an Associate Professor at the Wegmans School of Nursing, St. John Fisher College. She holds dual roles as an educator and clinician, teaching in both undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. Her clinical practice spans pediatric care settings including general pediatrics, pediatric intensive care, and the sports concussion program at the University of Rochester. Mapstone specializes in pediatric injury prevention, concussion management, and the intersection of anxiety with recovery processes.

Education Background:

• DNP, University of Rochester
• M.S. in Advanced Care of Children and Families, University of Rochester
• B.A., Gettysburg College

Research Focus: Mapstone’s work emphasizes evidence-based strategies to improve outcomes for children recovering from concussions. She explores how anxiety impacts recovery timelines and advocates for tailored school re-entry plans. Her publications address clinical guidelines for nurses, heat-related pediatric emergencies, and family-centered care models. She has contributed to national nursing journals and authored curriculum materials for advanced practice nurses.

Professional Contributions: Mapstone’s expertise includes over a decade of nursing practice across pediatric specialties. She actively bridges clinical practice and academia, emphasizing practical applications of research in healthcare settings.