REBECCA SMART, MPH, MSN, APRN, NNP-BC, FNP-BC
Clinical Assistant Professor
Professional Interest
Neonatology
Maternal/fetal health
Pediatrics, Neurology
Alzheimers
Anticoagulation management
Maternal/fetal health
Pediatrics, Neurology
Alzheimers
Anticoagulation management
Degrees and Certifications
MSN/FNP Sacred Heart University
MPH –Health Services Management and Policy-New York Medical College
NNP Georgetown University and Medical Center
BS Nursing with Distinction- University of Virginia
Specialty or Specialist Certification/Training
Board Certified ANCC- FNP, NCC- NNP
Certified in Anticoagulation Therapy Management
Board Certified ANCC- FNP, NCC- NNP
Certified in Anticoagulation Therapy Management
Teaching Responsibilities
NU 501 - Health Policy and Ethics
NU 552 - Advanced Health Assessment
NU 553 - Advanced Pathophysiology
NU 560 - Primary Care I
NU 620 - Primary Care II
Guatemala Mission faculty
Research Interests & Grants
Pediatrics
Alzheimers
Group B strep
Participated in multiple clinical research trials including MS, Alzheimers, stroke and epilepsy. Original research at Danbury Hospital developing GBS sepsis protocols.
Honors, Awards & Fellowship
Member Sigma Theta Tau
Gold Medal of Excellence Sacred Heart University 2005
Publications and Presentations
Thesis:” The Efficacy and Impact of a New Group B Streptococcus Protocol at Danbury Hospital”
Smart et al, (1994), Prolonged Rupture of Membranes as a Predictor of Neonatal Sepsis, Connecticut Medicine
