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Sean Clarke is a Professor and the Ursula Springer Professor in Nursing Leadership at the NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. He holds affiliate faculty appointments at the Université de Montréal and the University of Hong Kong, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. His career spans leadership and research roles at Boston College, University of Pennsylvania, University of Toronto, and McGill University.
- PhD, McGill University School of Nursing
- MS, McGill University School of Nursing
- BA, Carleton University
- BS, University of Ottawa
His research centers on quality and safety in acute care hospitals, with a focus on nurse staffing, workforce issues, occupational safety, and the impact of economic and political forces on healthcare and nursing. He is renowned for his work on nurse working conditions and staffing models, contributing to policy and practice through over 100 peer-reviewed articles and 30 book chapters.
Recent publications (2023–2025) reflect a strong emphasis on burnout, professional discontent, policy advocacy, inclusion, and the future of nursing scholarship. His work increasingly addresses systemic challenges in nursing leadership, academic culture, and equity. Earlier research explores care rationing, delirium, infection control, and pain management, showcasing a consistent commitment to improving patient and nurse outcomes.
- Fellow, American Academy of Nursing (2006)
- Article of the Year, Academy Health (2003)
- American Academy of Nursing Media Award (2003, 2002)
- Creative Teaching Award, University of Toronto (2011)
- Dean’s Award for Undergraduate Teaching, University of Pennsylvania (2007)
- Junior Faculty Research Award, University of Pennsylvania (2006)
Clarke has served as principal investigator on grants from the National Institute of Nursing Research, CDC, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and Ontario Ministry of Health, with co-investigator roles on over $10 million in funding. He supervises PhD and postdoctoral trainees and is deeply involved in peer review and editorial work for major nursing and health services journals. His leadership in developing models for excellence in staffing and care delivery continues to influence national and international policy.
He co-directed nursing research groups in Philadelphia and Toronto and has been a consultant on patient safety across North America and internationally. His work bridges research, policy, and practice, making him a key figure in advancing nursing science and healthcare quality.
