Teaching continuing education courses around the United States sparked her interest in education. In 1997, she joined the faculty at CUSON. Since 2001, she has been the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program Director at the School of Nursing. In 2005, she received her doctor of nursing practice and became a diplomate in The American Board of Comprehensive Care. She was inducted into the Seton Hall University School of Nursing Hall of Honor. In 2008, she was inducted into the Glenda Garvey Teaching Academy and in 2009, earned her doctorate in education from Teacher’s College. In 2010, she was given the Dorothy and Thomas O’Neil Distinguished Faculty Award. Her research interest centers on informatics, nursing education, and primary care issues including immunizations and obesity. She is the author of over 55 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters.