Susan Goncalves, DNP,MS,RN-BC
Associate Professor
Office Location
Undergraduate Nursing
Ctr for Healthcare Education CHCE*N312
Professional Interests
- Caring and Compassionate Care
- Nursing Leadership
- Faith Community Nursing
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Evidence Based Practice
- Interprofessional Education
- Palliative Care
Degrees and Certifications
- DNP, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT
- Masters in Healthcare Administration with concentration in Medical Group Management, University of New Haven, CT
- BSN, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT
- RN Diploma, St. Vincent’s School of Nursing, Bridgeport, CT
- Geriatric Nurse Certification Program
- ANCC Med/Surg Certification
- ANCC Gerontological Nursing Certification
Teaching Responsibilities
- Pharmacology and Nursing Implications
- Nursing Leadership
- Evidence Based Nursing and Research
- Transitions into Professional Practice
Research Interests and Grants
- Caring and Compassionate Care
- Evidence Based Nursing Practice
- Nursing Leadership
Awards and Fellowships
- 2019 National Compassionate Caregiver of the Year (NCCY) ® Boston, MASS. Nominated.
- Hearst Media Award. Top 10 Nurses in Fairfield County May 2017
- Distinguished Faculty Alumni Award. Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT. May 2016
- Hearst Media Award. Honorable Mention Top Nurses in Fairfield County May 2016
- Guardian Angel Award. St. Mary/ St. Michael School Recognition. Derby, CT March 2016
- Connecticut State Education Resource Center (CT SERC). Parental Involvement Recognition Award. State of Connecticut, November 2015
- Nursing Research Excellence Award. St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT June 2014
- Employee of the Year- nomination. St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT June 2014
- Dean’s Leadership Award. Sacred Heart University, Fairfield CT, May 2013
- Nursing Leadership Award. St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT May 2013
- Best Nursing Team (Management Team) Runner up. Advance for Nurses Publication, New England 2011
- Unit with Lowest Pressure Ulcer Rate Award. St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT 2006
- Florence Nightingale Award Recipient. Fairfield County. Fairfield, CT May 2005
- Best Nurse Leader Innovator Award. Advance for Nurses Merion, Publications, Inc. New England, 2004
- Best Nursing Team, 4th Advance for Nurses Merion, Publications, Inc. New England, 2003