Full Time Nursing Faculty Bios

 
Rocel Besa PhD, MA, BSN Assistant Professor
Angeles University Foundation, Philippines-PhD, MA, BSN  

Nursing 261 Nursing and Human Needs III
Rocel teaches Nursing 261 content focusing on care of patients with respiratory and cardiac disorders. She also serves as clinical faculty in this course.

 

Phone: 732-224-1976 email: rbesa@brookdalecc.edu
Rocel Besa  

 

 
Barbara Burk MSN, BSN Assistant Professor
Queens Hospital Center School of Nursing-Diploma
Adelphi University -BSN
Villanova University-MSN
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Nursing 162 Nursing and Human Needs II
Advisor, Nursing Student Organization 

Barbara teaches content on Womens Health issues, Growth and Development and Care of the Newborn in the Nursing 162 and also works as clinical faculty in the course. She has taken a lead in infusing technology throughout the curriculum and was the recipient National League for Nursing, Health Information Technology (HITS) Scholars grant. She also coordinates the online Advanced Placement challenge for LPNs seeking entry into the nursing program.
Phone: 732-224-2415 email: bburk@brookdalecc.edu
Barbara Burk  


 
Jayne Edman MSN, RN, CNE Professor
Hunter College -BSN
University of Pennsylvania -MSN
Doctoral Candidate, Rowan University

NURS 262 Nursing and Human Needs IV
NURS 263 Managing and Coordinating Nursing Care

Jayne teaches NURS 262 content focusing on Problems of Sensation and Perception. In NURS 263 Jayne lectures on the management and professional development skills necessary for the new graduate. In addition, she is a clinical faculty member in both courses. Jayne holds Certified Nurse Educator status from the National League for Nursing.

Phone: 732-224-2415 email: jedman@brookdalecc.edu
Jayne Edman  

  

 
Mary Ehret MS, RN Assistant Professor
Fordham University -BS Biological Sciences MS, Nursing, Pace University

Nursing 161 Nursing and Human Needs I
Nursing Advanced Placement Online program

Mary teaches content on the fundamentals of nursing in Nursing 161 and also works as clinical faculty in this course.  She has taken a lead in infusing technology throughout the curriculum and was the recipient of the National League for Nursing, Health Information Technology (HITS) Scholars grant. She also coordinates the online Advanced Placement challenge for LPNs seeking entry into the nursing program. In addition, Mary is the co-advisor for a very active Nursing Student Organization.

Phone: 732-224-2185 email: mehret@brookdalecc.edu
Mary Ehret  

 

 
Elizabeth Gualtieri MSN, RN, CNE Professor
Hunter College -BSN
Seton Hall University -MSN
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Nursing 162 Nursing and Human Needs II

Elizabeth teaches content on care of the childbearing woman in Nursing 162 and works as clinical faculty in this course.  She is a curriculum and test construction expert.  Elizabeth holds Certified Nurse Educator status from the National League for Nursing.

Phone: 732-224-2640 email: egualtieri@brookdalecc.edu
Elizabeth Gualtieri  

 

 
Gail Harrigan MSN, APRN, CNE Associate Professor
Villanova University -BSN
University of Pennsylvania -MSN 
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Nursing 162  Nursing and Human Needs II

Gail teaches content on the care of the surgical patient and problems of mobility across the lifespan in Nursing 162 and a variety of pediatric issues.  She also works as clinical faculty in this course.  Gail holds Certified Nurse Educator status from the National League for Nursing. 

Phone: 732-224-2531 email: gharrigan@brookdalecc.edu
Gail Harrigan  

 

 
Linda Hoffman MSN, RN, CNE Professor
Staten Island Community College-ADN
Hunter College -BSN & MSN
Hunter College -MSN
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Nursing 161  Nursing and Human Needs I

Linda teaches content oxygenation, elimination, and fluids and electrolytes in Nursing 161.  She also works as clinical faculty in this course.  Linda holds Certified Nurse Educator status from the National League for Nursing.

Phone: 732-224-2117 email: lhoffman@brookdalecc.edu
 Linda Hoffman  

 

 
Mary Anne Krenz MA, RN Associate Professor
Newark Beth Israel School of Nursing -RN Diploma
Rutgers College of Nursing -BSN
New York University -MA

Nursing 160 Introduction to Human Needs
Nursing 161
Nursing and Human Needs I

Maryanne teaches multiple content areas in Nursing 160.  She also works as clinical faculty in Nursing 161.

Phone: 732-224-2653 email: mkrenz@brookdalecc.edu
Mary Anne Krenz  

 

 
Nancy Lenaghan APRN, MSN, CNE Professor
Northeastern University -BSN
University of Rhode Island -MSN
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Nursing 262 Nursing and Human Needs  IV
Nursing 263
Managing and Coordinating Nursing Care

She holds Certified Nurse Educator status from the National League for Nursing. Nancy is the immediate past Nursing Department Chairperson

Phone: 732-224-2693 email: nlenaghan@brookdalecc.edu
Nancy Lenaghan  

 

 
Marilee Luick  MSN, CNE Professor
Seton Hall University -BSN
Seton Hall University -MSN
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Nursing 262 Nursing and Human Needs IV
Nursing 263
 Managing and Coordinating Nursing Care

Marilee teaches NURS 262 content focusing on problems in the gastrointestinal system. In NURS 263 Marilee teaches leadership concepts. In addition, she is a clinical faculty member in both courses. Marilee holds Certified Nurse Educator status from the National League for Nursing.

Phone: 732-224-2672 email: mluick@brookdalecc.edu
Marilee Luick  

 

 
Martha Noble MSN, APRN, BC, CNE Professor
Brookdale Community College -ADN
The College of New Jersey -BSN
Seton Hall University -MSN
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Nursing 261 Nursing and Human Needs III
Current Nursing Department Chairperson

Martha teaches Nursing 261 content focusing on care of patients with endocrine and respiratory disorders.  She also serves as clinical faculty in this course.   Martha holds Certified Nurse Educator status from the National League for Nursing.

Phone: 732-224-2617 email: mnoble@brookdalecc.edu
Martha Noble  

 

 
Kathy Pultar APRN, MSN, EdD(c),

Associate Professor

St. Barnabas Medical Center -LPN
William Paterson University -BSN College of New Jersey -MSN
Nova Southeastern University -Doctoral candidate
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Nursing 161 Nursing and Human Needs I
Nursing 163 Nursing and Human Needs in the Community

Kathy teaches Nursing 161 content focusing on Pharmacology and serves as clinical faculty in this course.  She also teaches Nursing 163 a hybrid/online course in community health which she helped to develop.

Phone: 732-224-2118 email: kpultar@brookdalecc.edu
Kathy Pultar  

 

 
Bonnie Ross MA, RN Instructor
University of Delaware -BSN New York University -MA

Nursing 261:  Nursing and Human Needs III
Department of Labor Grant,  Curriculum Development Coordinator

Bonnie teaches content on cardiovascular care in Nursing 261.  In addition, she is currently the Curriculum Development Coordinator for the Department of Labor grant to create an online program.

Phone: 732-224-2056 email: bross@brookdalecc.edu
Bonnie Ross  

 

 
Joan SantaCroce MSN, RN Instructor
St. Peters School of Nursing -RN Diploma
Rutgers College of Nursing -BSN                        Seton Hall University -MSN
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Nursing 162 Nursing and Human Needs II
Advisor, Nursing Student Organization 

Joan is responsible for teaching the Pediatric content in Nursing 162 and serves as clinical faculty in that course. She also works with faculty in other courses to ensure Pediatrics content is infused in other parts of the curriculum. In addition, Joan is the co-advisor for a very active Nursing Student Organization.

Phone: 732-224-2641 email: jsantacroce@brookdalecc.edu
Joan SantaCroce  

 

 
Linda Servidio MSN, APRN, BC, CNE Professor
St. Francis School of Nursing -RN        Diploma
Stockton State College -BSN
University of Pennsylvania -MSN
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
 

Nursing 261 Nursing and Human Needs III

Linda is responsible for teaching the mental health content in Nursing 261 and serves as clinical faculty in that course. She also works with faculty in other courses to ensure therapeutic communication and mental health concepts are integrated throughout the curriculum. Linda holds Certified Nurse Educator status from the National League for Nursing. She has served as Chair of the Health Science mentoring committee since 1991. This interconnected committee assists new faculty member's with their journey at Brookdale and within their specific disciplines.
Phone: 732-224-2641 email: lservidio@brookdalecc.edu
Linda Servidio  

 

 
Robin Smith  MSN, RN

Assistant Professor

University of Arizona -BSN             University of Colorado -MSN Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Nursing 160 Introduction to Human Needs
Nursing 161
Nursing and Human Needs I
Nursing 163
Nursing and Human Needs in the Community

Robin teaches content in Nursing 160, Nursing 161 and Nursing 163.  Her specialty is community health and oncology.  She also works as clinical faculty in Nursing 161.  She  teaches Nursing 163 a hybrid/online course on community health concepts.  In addition, Robin is chair of the Health Science Retention Committee, and the co-chair of the Planning and Assessment Committee.

Phone: 732-224-2118 email: rsmith@brookdalecc.edu
Robin Smith  

 

 

 

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