Kathleen Boreale, PhD, RN, APN-C, FNP-BC, ACHPN is an experienced registered nurse, nurse practitioner, and educator. Dr. Boreale has worked in various areas of practice at the bedside in medical/surgical, neurology, emergency care, and critical care. Dr. Boreale is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and holds a national certification as an Advanced Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse, having graduated as one of the first Palliative Care Nurse Practitioners in the United States. Her current area of practice and research focus is on the care of those individuals living with epilepsy.

Dr. Boreale received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Lynchburg College in Virginia. She received her Master of Science and PhD in Nursing from Rutgers University. She also completed two post-master’s programs with a focus in Palliative Care from New York University and a Family Nurse Practitioner from Monmouth University. In addition to her advanced practice expertise in epilepsy management, Dr. Boreale’s specialty areas include pain management, palliative care, and neurology.

Dr. Boreale joined Caldwell University as a Faculty in 2016 and has previously served in administrative roles while at Caldwell University, as both the Assistant Dean and Associate Dean for the School of Nursing and Public Health. As the Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Services, Dr. Boreale is excited to see the collaboration among all the disciplines within the newly formed school. She is committed to sharing her more than 30 years of clinical and academic experience with the students at Caldwell University.

Dr. Boreale received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Lynchburg College in Virginia. She received her Master of Science and PhD in Nursing from Rutgers University. She also completed two post-master’s programs with a focus on Palliative Care from New York University and a Family Nurse Practitioner from Monmouth University. In addition to her advanced practice expertise in epilepsy management, Dr. Boreale’s specialty areas include pain management, palliative care, and neurology.

Dr. Boreale joined Caldwell University as a Faculty in 2016 and has previously served in administrative roles while at Caldwell University, as both the Assistant Dean and Associate Dean for the School of Nursing and Public Health. As the Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Services, Dr. Boreale is excited to see the collaboration among all the disciplines within the newly formed school. She is committed to sharing her more than 30 years of clinical and academic experience with the students at Caldwell University.

With over 35 years of nursing practice, I am delighted to share my enthusiasm for higher education at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Over the years, I have focused on direct-patient care and nursing education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additionally, I have served in several administrative roles. I am a Professor in the School of Nursing and Health Services, teaching in both the Nursing and Public Health departments. I am currently the Graduate Program Coordinator for the MSN and MPH programs. I am also the Chair of the Department of Public Health.

My clinical areas of expertise include chronic disease management with a focus on diabetes. My own Doctor of Nursing Practice project focused on transitional care nursing, and my current practice involves ensuring the highest level of quality care is being provided to one of the most vulnerable populations. Throughout my professional practice, I aim to provide high-quality care and education to those with chronic disease by communicating, collaborating, and applying evidence-based practice to promote the best outcomes.

As a Professor, I am dedicated to promoting student success and positive program outcomes. I believe a student’s success is built through being an active, engaged learner, receiving positive mentoring, and being exposed to varied experiential learning opportunities. I enjoy problem-solving and collaborating with colleagues to build programs to meet needs and improve outcomes.

I am an active member of the New Jersey State Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau- Psi Mu Chapter, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, and the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES). I maintain certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center as an Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP-BC),and through ADCES as Board Certified Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM).

BSN, Bloomfield College
MSN, DNP, Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey, formerly the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Meghan Ryan, DNP, MSN, RN, FNP-C, CPN
Tenured Faculty in the School of Nursing and Health Services
Expertise in pediatrics, family practice, and evidence-based practice
DNP New York University
MSN Felician University
BSN William Paterson University
BSPES/Athletic Training University of Delaware

Received BSN at Seton Hall University and a Master’s in Nursing Education at William Paterson University. Background primarily in OB and Pediatrics. Involved in nursing education for 19 years.

Aneesha Jean serves as a Professor of Nursing at Caldwell University. Her administrative service includes serving as faculty counselor for the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, as well as serving on several Caldwell University and departmental committees.

Dr. Jean earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from William Paterson University, her Master of Science in Nursing Education from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (now Rutgers School of Nursing), and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ramapo College of New Jersey. She is a Certified Nurse Educator through the National League for Nursing.

Dr. Jean is a tenured professor in the School of Nursing and Health Services at Caldwell University.

Office hours upon request and vary by semester. Please check my office door for updated hours.

Kathleen Kelley, DNP, MSN, RN

Dr. Kelley holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice, a Master of Science in Nursing, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing bridge degrees from Loyola University, New Orleans. She received her Diploma in Nursing from Holy Name School of Nursing in Teaneck, NJ and holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ.

Her nursing expertise is in the areas of Trauma ICU, Surgical ICU, General Critical Care, Neuroscience and Mentoring. She has held certifications in Critical Care Nursing, Trauma and Emergency Nursing and Neuroscience Nursing. She worked for 12 years prior to Caldwell University at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson, NJ in the Surgical/Trauma Intensive Care Unit.

At Caldwell, she is the lead faculty of Health & Cultural Assessment across the Lifespan and Adult Health II – Critical/Acute Care. She also is the Undergraduate Nursing Student Academic Success Coordinator for all nursing students to assist them in achieving optimal success in their academic content and study skills. She is a member of the faculty council and coordinates student retention activities, nursing athlete advising, and “Nurse for a Day” college visits.

Montclair State University, Mountainside Hospital School of Nursing, Chamberlain University

Maria Mazzarone has 36 years of Emergency Nursing experience, working with both adult and pediatric populations. She is licensed as an Advanced Practice Nurse and certified Family Nurse Practitioner.

Catherine J. Monetti, PhD, RN, QTTP has been a Registered Professional Nurse for 41 years and a Nurse Educator for 34. Her Masters Degree in Education was received from New York University. A named Robert Wood Johnson Scholar, Professor Monetti earned her Doctor of Philosophy from Rutgers, School of Education. She has taught at major universities at the undergraduate baccalaureate, graduate and doctoral levels. She has a Post Masters certificate in Gestalt Psychotherapy, training in EMDR trauma therapy, and is also a Therapeutic Touch Practitioner. Her primary research interest is trauma therapy in the context of energy healing.

Megan Pennington joined the Caldwell University Nursing program as simulation lab/clinical coordinator in July 2020. Megan received her Associate’s degree from Brookdale Community College. She went on to receive her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Jersey City University and her Master of Science in Nursing Education (MSNeD) from Grand Canyon University. She is pursuing her PhD in Educational Leadership from Caldwell University. Her nursing career began on a medical-surgical unit, but the majority of her experience has been spent as a critical care nurse. She has worked diligently to care for vulnerable patient populations and has developed a passion for mentoring and teaching new nurses. Megan believes that delivering nursing care to a person is an honor, and training future nurses is a blessing. She is excited to apply this principle to her teaching role to help shape the next generation of Caldwell University Nursing students.

Jennifer Rhodes, DNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, is a nursing educator and advanced practice nurse with extensive experience in undergraduate and graduate nursing education, clinical practice, and simulation-based learning. She earned her Post-Master’s Certificate as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Johns Hopkins University in 2024 and currently practices in private practice, providing psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and psychotherapy. Dr. Rhodes also holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Rutgers University and is board certified as both a Family Nurse Practitioner and PMHNP. Her teaching expertise includes Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Health Assessment, Adult Health, Mental Health Nursing, and Clinical Skills/Laboratory Instruction, with a particular emphasis on clinical reasoning, NCLEX and CAT readiness, and application of complex pathophysiological concepts.

Melissa Sepe, APN, RN is clinical faculty in the School of Nursing and Public Health. She earned her MA in nursing from New York University and BSN from Villanova University. She has many years of experience in nursing having worked as a Nurse Practitioner in adult cardiology and Registered Nurse in adult intensive care, the emergency department, neonatal intensive care and elementary school health.

B.S. New York University
M.S. New Jersey Institute of Technology
Diploma Mountainside Hospital School of Nursing BSN/MSN Thomas Edison State University
Ph.D. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC

AAS. County College of Morris, Randolph NJ

BSN Thomas Edison State College, Trenton NJ

MSN Thomas Edison State University, Trenton NJ

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BSN, Ramapo College of New Jersey
MSN, Walden University

Ryan Rutano, MSN, RN, CMSRN

Ryan Rutano holds a Master of Science in Nursing Education from Duke University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Caldwell University. His nursing expertise includes medical-surgical nursing and critical care. He holds a national certification as a Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN).

After graduating from Caldwell University, he began his professional nursing career at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ, where he worked as a medical-surgical nurse for two years. During this time, he served as a preceptor and charge nurse before transitioning into a critical care nurse.

At Caldwell University, Mr. Rutano serves as a Clinical Instructor for Adult Health Clinicals.

I graduated from one of the last hospital associated certificate nursing programs in 2010. I worked in the Emergency Department for about 10 years in which I learned a lot about the disparities in the US healthcare system. My experiences inspired me to go back to school, I earned my Masters Degree in Science of Nursing with a specialty in Nursing Administration. I currently run the nursing department at a skilled nursing facility. I have a passion for teaching, especially those who have chosen to work within the healthcare system, teaching them how to balance managing people, health, healthcare systems, and how these things effect the business of the healthcare setting.

With over 15 years of nursing experience, Lisa has built a diverse career across hospital and outpatient healthcare settings. She earned her Bachelors degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and her Masters degree in Nursing Administration from Ramapo College.

Since 2014, Lisa has focused her career in the perioperative setting, progressing through a variety of nursing leadership roles. Her experience includes clinical leadership, staff development, operations, and a commitment to safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Lisa has her CNOR certification.