Overview
Joan Halpern holds the position of Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital[1][3]. Halpern's career in nursing spans multiple decades, beginning as a Staff Nurse in the Neonatal ICU at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center/Babies Hospital from 1991 to 1995[9], followed by roles as Nurse Manager of Neonatal Intensive Care at White Plains Hospital[8] and Director of Nursing for Maternal Child Services at the same institution[7]. At NewYork-Presbyterian, Halpern served as Director of Nursing for the Department of Pediatrics from 2012 to 2017[5] before assuming the Chief Nursing Officer role[4]. Halpern holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership from Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University[10], a Master of Science in Nursing from Columbia University[11], and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The Catholic University of America[12]. Halpern currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing[6].
Profile introduction
As Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer at NewYork-Presbyterian, I lead with a clear purpose: to transform nursing practice, empower teams, and elevate the standard of patient care. With over a decade of progressive leadership, I’ve championed initiatives that drive collaboration, strengthen culture, and align nursing excellence with organizational strategy. My focus is on building systems that not only deliver safe, compassionate, and high-quality care but also support and inspire nurses to thrive. I bring a results-driven yet people-centered approach, advancing patient outcomes, fosterin…
Career history
- Vice President and Chief Nursing OfficerJun 2023 to presentNewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
- Vice President and Chief Nursing OfficerSep 2017 to Jun 2023NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
- Director of Nursing for the Department of PediatricsJul 2012 to Sep 2017NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
- Adjunct ProfessorFeb 2022 to presentFrances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University
- Director of Nursing Maternal Child ServicesFeb 2005 to Jul 2012White Plains Hospital
- Nurse Manager Neonatal Intensive CareJul 1995 to Feb 2005White Plains Hospital
- Staff Nurse Neonatal ICUJul 1991 to Jul 1995Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center/ Babies Hospital
Education
- Doctor of Nursing Practice, Executive LeadershipFrances Payne Bolton School of Nursingat Case Western Reserve University
Master of Science - MS, NursingColumbia University
- BSN, NursingThe Catholic University of America
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