Shirley Girouard, PhD, RN, FAAN

Shirley Girouard is a co-director of the Brooklyn Initiative to Develop Geriatrics Education, Professor, and Associate Dean for Research and Community Partnerships at the College of Nursing at SUNY Downstate. She holds a PhD in health & social policy from the Heller School, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA, a master of science in nursing from Yale University, New Haven, CT, a master of arts in medical sociology from the University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, a bachelor of arts with a major in sociology from Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT and a diploma in nursing from Hartford Hospital School of Nursing, Hartford, CT.  Dr. Girouard's professional career has included clinical practice in a variety of settings including as an advanced practice nurse. She has held positions in philanthropy, public service (elected & appointed), management and administration in professional organizations, healthcare and education, and serving on national, state and local committees. Her research has focused on the nursing workforce, evaluation, public policy and nursing education through publications, grantsmanship, service on several editorial boards and professional speaking. Dr. Girouard is committed to social justice and equity issues in health and healthcare.

Education

• PhD  Health and Social Policy, Heller School, Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts
• PhD  Health and Social Policy, Heller School, Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts
• MSN Medical-Surgical Nursing, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
• MA Medical Sociology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
• BA Sociology, Magna Cum Laude, Eastern Connecticut State College, Willimantic, CT
• Diploma Nursing, Hartford Hospital School of Nursing, Hartford, Connecticut

Positions / Consultations

• 2020-   Health Policy Consultant, Council of State Governments-Eastern
• 2014-   SUNY Downstate, College of Nursing, Associate Dean for Research & Innovation, Brooklyn, NY
• 2011-2013   Long Island University/Brooklyn School of Nursing, Consultant (2011-2012) Dean (2012-2013)  Brooklyn, NY
• 2007-2012   San Francisco State University School of Nursing, Professor (2007-2012) & Director (2007-2010) San Francisco, CA 2005-2007   Yeladim Childcare Center, Nurse Consultant Woodbridge, CT (part-time health consultation for preschool children)
• 2001-2007   Southern Connecticut State University, Associate Professor, School of Health and Human Services/Department of Nursing & Honors College New Haven, CT
• 2001   Commission on Children, State of Connecticut, policy analyst (temporary position)
• 2001- 2007   Evergreen Woods Health Facility, Geriatric Staff NurseNorth Branford, CT (part-time, per diem)
• 1999- 2007   Consultant to selected clients: The Connecticut Commission on Children, The New Hampshire Nursing Summit on the Nursing Workforce, the Foundation for Accountability, the Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and Data Harbor, Inc.  Also, substitute teaching and substitute nursing in Branford School system
• 1995-1999   National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions, Vice President, Child Health and Financing (1996-1999) Director, Child Health Planning and Evaluation (1995-1996) Alexandria, VA
• 1994-1995   Consultant (self employed) Washington, DC;  Consultation related to: the organization, delivery and financing of health care services including managed care, research and evaluation. Clients included: Orkand Corporation, Central Vermont Hospital, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Collegiate Health Care and North Carolina Center for Nursing
• 1993-1994   American Nurses Association, Executive Director, Washington, DC
• 1992-1993   State of North Carolina, Center for Nursing, State of North Carolina, Center for Nursing Raleigh, North Carolina;  A new policy and research agency of state government addressing   work force issues
• 1987-1992   The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation,  Program Officer, Princeton, New Jersey, Health care philanthropy
•  1977-1987   Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire

  Clinical Nurse Specialist (1977 to 1983) & Nursing Supervisor & Staff Nurse (1983-1987) Part-time while doctoral student

  Additional experiences in public health nursing, school nursing and long term care as staff nurse & educator

Academic Appointments

• 2000   Georgetown University, graduate faculty, Business Models in Integrated Health Systems (Fall), Washington, DC
• 1996   University of Maryland School of Nursing, Instructor, health policy for doctoral program, Baltimore, MD
• 1993 - 1995   University of North Carolina, Adjunct Assistant Professor, School of Nursing (1993-1994) Advisory Board, School of Public Health (1992-1993), Chapel Hill, NC
• 1989 - 1992   Rutgers University Advisory Board, Community Health Nursing Program, Newark, NJ
• 1987   Institute of Health Professionals at Massachusetts General Hospital Lecturer, Nursing Theory, Boston, MA
• 1985 - 1987   Golden Gate University (Pease Air Force Base) Instructor, Health Policy, Planning and Administration,  Portsmouth, NH
• 1981 - 1987   Dartmouth College Instructor, Department of Community and Family Medicine, health assessment & ethics course, Hanover, NH
• 1982 - 1987   University of New Hampshire lecturer, research & clinical courses, Durham, NH
• 1980 - 1983   Fitchburg State College, Adjunct Assistant Professor (Clinical)  Fitchburg, MA

 Available upon request.