New nursing chair Amita Avadhani is shaped by COVID ICU experience
Amita Avadhani, newly appointed chair of the Department of Nursing, brings not only an extensive teaching and leadership background to the College of Public Health but also vital experience in critical care, including work as a hospital ICU nurse during the outbreak of COVID-19.
Avadhani comes to Temple from Rutgers University, where she earned her doctor of nursing practice (DNP) and served in leadership and teaching roles, including directing acute care nurse practitioner master’s and DNP programs, as well as post-master's programs. Her work with professional organizations...