Mary T. Palovcak, DNP RN CRNP FNP-BC

I became a Registered Nurse in 1991 and graduated from Frankford Hospital School of Nursing with a diploma in Nursing and an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts from Penn State University. In 2014, I graduated from the Family Nurse Practitioner program at The George Washington University School of Nursing, and in 2017 I completed my DNP from Wilkes University.

All of my RN clinical experience is in the Emergency Department. As an FNP, I have worked in the CVS MinuteClinic, in Occupational Health for the Johns Hopkins University, and in a Bariatric Surgery specialty practice at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. To keep my clinical skills current, I work per-diem in an Occupational Health department.

Becoming a Nurse, and then a Nurse Practitioner, have been some of the best choices that I have made in my life. I look forward to working with you as you embark upon your journey to become a Nurse Practitioner!

Areas of Expertise

• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Occupational Health
• Emergency Department

Education

• DNP – Wilkes University 2017
• Post MSN FNP – The George Washington University 2014
• MSN – University of Phoenix 2003
• BSN – Excelsior University 1998
• RN Diploma – Frankford Hospital School of Nursing 1991
• Associate degree in Arts & Sciences – Penn State University 1991

Certifications

• Certified Bariatric Nurse
• Certified School Nurse
• ACLS, PALS, BLS
• Certified DOT Medical Examiner

Teaching

• Women’s Health
• Adult Health
• Pathophysiology
• Roles of the Advanced Practice Nurse
• Population Health
• Clinical for adult, family, women’s health and pediatrics

Publications

Mansfield, M. and McGinty, J.  Responding to hanging injuries. Nursing 2008. 38(4):56cc1-56cc3, May 2008.