FNU has named Dr. Diane John, PhD, ARNP, FNP-BC, CNE, as the Interim Dean of Nursing in the wake of former Dean Dr. Joan Slager’s retirement.
Dr. John is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Associate Professor. She earned a doctoral degree (PhD) from Barry University and a master’s degree from Florida Atlantic University. She has spent over 40 years in the nursing profession, including more than 20 years in academia.
Dr. John joined FNU as faculty in 2012 and has served as curriculum and course design coach, committee member/leader, and mentor for faculty and students. Her contributions to the nursing profession include scholarly presentations and publications, and she has served as a grant reviewer for numerous HRSA (federal grants). Her focus has been and remains on health promotion, cardiovascular health, epidemiology, intimate partner violence, and other topics.
Dr. John has served as program director for an entry-level BSN program and program director for an RN-BSN program. As a nurse educator and community advocate, she founded Independent Nurse Providers (INP), a for-profit organization supported by advanced practice nurses who provide healthcare and education for local organizations. She has received meaningful grant funding to engage, educate, and support the community.
