Diane
Esposito,
PhD, APRN, PMHCNS-BC
Associate Professor/Associate Dean Graduate Nursing
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Diane Esposito PhD, APRN, PMHCNS-BC is an Associate Professor and serves as the Associate Dean of Graduate Nursing Programs at Palm Beach Atlantic University. She has worked as a nurse educator and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the Psychiatric Mental Health field for over 28 years. Dr. Esposito has a broad background in behavioral health, with specific training and expertise in the treatment of addiction and co-occurring disorders, trauma and recovery and child and adolescent mental health issues. Dr. Esposito also continues in clinical practice at Cornerstone Psychiatric Care, where she provides general psychiatry as well as telephsychiatry services to children and families in Palm Beach County. She is passionate about improving behavioral health services and access to mental healthcare through the education of Advance Practice Nurses in the field.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
The use of telehealth has significantly increased from pre-pandemic times. With the increasing use of virtual platforms in healthcare, it is essential for healthcare professionals to develop strong telehealth and interprofessional collaboration skills. Whole person care requires a comprehensive approach to patient care, which must address the physical, mental, and spiritual needs in a coordinated effort across various disciplines. Therefore, there is a need to train health professional students together in telehealth skills to prepare them to deliver virtual interprofessional care. This…