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Canyon College

Richard Pessagno, MSN, RN, CS
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Biographical Information

Education

Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
Graduated: 1990

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC
Graduated: 1984

Licensure and Certifications

Registered Professional Nurse: NJ, DC, VA
Certified Advance Practice Registered Nurse: NJ, DC and VA
Board Certified Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist: ANCC
Board Certified Group Psychotherapist: American Registry of Group Psychotherapist
Board Certified Grief Therapist: Association of Death Education and Counseling
Diplomat, American Board of Forensic Nursing
Certified Basic Cardiac Life Support Provider: American Heart Association

Professional Affiliations

American Psychiatric Nurses Association
International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses
American Group Psychotherapy Association
National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
American Assembly for Men in Nursing

Formal Teaching Appointments

• University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Cherry Hill, NJ
  School of Medicine and School of Nursing
  Instructor, 2001 - date

• Marymount University, Arlington, VA
  Department of Community Counseling
  Clinical Supervisor, 1999 - 2000

• George Washington University, Washington, DC
  School of Education and Counseling
  Clinical Supervisor, 1997 - 1998

• Emory University, Atlanta, GA
  School of Nursing
  Psychiatric Clinical Instructor, 1996

• University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
  College of Nursing and Health
  Teaching and Research Assistant, 1998 - 1990

• US Army Health Services Command, San Antonio, TX
  Surgical Technician Program
  Program Instructor, 1986 - 1987

Publications

Pessagno, R. (1999). The Nurse's Role in Grief Counseling and Bereavement Support Services. Advance for Nurses. 1(5). 25-28

Pessagno, R. (1999). The Proposed Mutual Recognition Nursing Licensure Model. Advance for Nurses. 1(1). 9.

Pessagno, R. (1999). Questions and Answers: Nursing Ethics. Advance for Nurses. 1(2). 9.

Pessagno, R. (1999). Differentiating Between Depression and Grief. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing. 2(5). 164-165.

Pessagno, R. (1999). When Bad News is Delivered. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing. 2(4). 146-147.

Pessagno, R. (1998). Hope, Fear and Miracle Cures. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing. 2(3). 105-106.

Pessagno, R. (1997). Healings Last Touch: Using Post-Mortem Care with Families. Nursing97. 4. 32-33.

Pessagno, R. (1990). Perceptions of Social Support Among Gay Men Who Have Experienced the Death of Partner Due to AIDS. University of Cincinnati Press.