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Persephone Vargas | Assistant Professor

“Teaching not only helps students become excellent nurses or nurse practitioners, it also inspires me to be a better nurse!”


Degrees Held:

DNP – William Paterson University, 2015

Career Highlights:

  • Multiple publications in peer reviewed journals
  • Advanced Practice Nurse of the Year, 2018 National Award -- Philippine Nurses Association of America
  • In which online degree program do you teach?

    • What do you want students to take away from your courses?

      "Nurse: just another word to describe a person strong enough to tolerate anything and soft enough to understand anyone." – Anonymous

    • Why did you start teaching?

      Teaching not only helps students become excellent nurses or nurse practitioners, it also inspires me to be a better nurse!

    • What advice would you give to those considering this online program?

      Organization and time management is essential!