Paula Milone-Nuzzo

Paula Milone-Nuzzo, PhD, RN, FHHC, FAAN, is the President and John Hilton Knowles Professor at the MGH Institute of Health Professions. She previously served as Dean and Professor at Penn State University's College of Nursing and held leadership roles at Yale University and Southern Connecticut State University. Her expertise spans healthcare workforce development, home health care, and gerontological research.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Boston College)
• Master of Science in Community Health Nursing and Education (University of Connecticut)
• PhD in Higher Education Administration (University of Connecticut)
• Invitational Post-Doctoral Seminar in Gerontological Research (NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing)

Research Interests: Dr. Milone-Nuzzo focuses on advancing nursing education, healthcare workforce policy, and improving care for elderly populations. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration to address gaps in healthcare delivery and workforce development.

Awards & Recognition:

• Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (board member and Treasurer)
• National and regional awards for leadership in nursing education and healthcare policy

Grants & Funding: Over $2.2 million in external funding for research in home health care, primary care nursing, and elderly care. Extensive consulting experience with national and international healthcare organizations.

Labs/Teams: Leads institutional initiatives at MGH IHP, including workforce development programs and policy advocacy through roles like chair of the Massachusetts Healthcare Collaborative.