Sunny G. Hallowell

Sunny G. Hallowell, PhD, APRN, PPCNP-BC is an Associate Professor at Villanova University's M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing. With over 15 years of clinical experience in pediatrics and perinatal care, she focuses on neonatal intensive care, breastfeeding support, health policy, and healthcare simulation. Her research bridges hospital-to-home care transitions and interdisciplinary team-based healthcare solutions.

• PhD and MSN from the University of Pennsylvania
• BSN from the University of Toronto

Her research explores the impact of nursing work environments on infant outcomes, particularly in NICUs, and she advocates for trauma-informed care in schools. Recent publications highlight the role of nurses in mitigating gun violence and improving discharge practices through policy reform. Awards include being a Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation Scholar (2021), Jonas Health Policy Scholar (2014), and Senior Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania's Leonard Davis Institute (2013). She has secured grants for virtual reality simulations in nursing education and collaborates with organizations like the American Academy of Nursing and National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. Media appearances span topics like gun violence prevention, pandemic-induced burnout, and pediatric heat safety.