Ron Piscotty

Ron Piscotty, PhD, RN, NI-BC, CNE, FAMIA (He/Him/His) serves as Associate Professor and Director of the PhD Program at Oakland University's School of Nursing. His academic home is in the Human Health Building, Room 2055, where he leads doctoral education and conducts research on the intersection of technology and nursing practice. Dr. Piscotty holds board certification in nursing education from the NLN and informatics nursing from the ANCC, reflecting his dual expertise in nursing education and healthcare informatics.

Dr. Piscotty's educational background includes:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing Systems - University of Michigan School of Nursing
• Master of Science (MS) in Nursing Business and Health Systems - University of Michigan School of Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Wayne State University College of Nursing

His primary research focus examines how technology impacts nursing practice, leadership, education, and research, with particular emphasis on clinical decision support systems, artificial intelligence applications in healthcare, and quality improvement initiatives. Dr. Piscotty has developed innovative educational approaches to integrate informatics competencies into nursing curricula, including group unfolding case studies and AI bootcamps for nursing faculty. His work consistently addresses the practical implementation challenges of healthcare information technology in real-world clinical settings.

Analysis of Dr. Piscotty's recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward artificial intelligence applications in nursing education and practice, with increasing focus on developing faculty competencies in health informatics. His work spans multiple subfields including electronic nursing care reminders, social media in healthcare, clinical decision support, and the impact of EHRs on nursing workflow. The geographic scope of his research has expanded from local hospital settings to global health contexts, as evidenced by his systematic review of contraceptive use in the Gaza Strip.

Dr. Piscotty has received significant recognition for his contributions to the field:

• Junior Researcher Award from the Midwest Nursing Research Society
• SIGMA: Theta Psi Chapter Award for Innovation in Nursing
• AACN and Johnson and Johnson Minority Nurse Faculty Scholar award
• Fellow of the American Medical Informatics Association

As PhD Program Director, Dr. Piscotty mentors doctoral students in nursing informatics research while securing substantial grant funding for his projects. His funded research includes investigations into nursing care reminder systems, AI education for nursing faculty, and healthcare informatics competency development. Dr. Piscotty serves the profession through leadership roles in national organizations including the American Medical Informatics Association, Alliance for Nursing Informatics, and SIGMA, while also contributing as a reviewer for the Journal of Nursing Education and Computers, Informatics, Nursing.

Dr. Piscotty identifies as Gay, Disabled, and Native American and is a Member of The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, bringing diverse perspectives to his academic work and leadership in nursing education.