Nursing Faculty

Barbara B. Blozen EdD, MA, RN-BC, CNL
Professor Emeritus
BBlozen@njcu.edu

Denise Branchizio, DNP, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
Office: Rossey Hall 412
E-mail: dbranchizi@njcu.edu 
Phone: 201-200-3102

Nelda Ephraim, Ph.D., MSN Ed. RN, CCRN, CSN-NJ 
Department Chairperson, Graduate & School Nurse Program Coordinator
E-mail: nephraim@njcu.edu
Phone: 201-200-3272

Shanda Johnson, PhD, APN-C, FNP
Assistant Professor, Accelerated BSN Program Coordinator
Office: Rossey Hall 412
Email: sjohnson2@njcu.edu
Phone: 201-200-2467

Joyce Wright, PhD, RN, CNE
Associate Professor
Office: Rossey Hall 405 E
E-mail: jwright@njcu.edu 
Phone: 201-200-3177

Nursing Staff

Samantha Younker, M.B.A.
ABSN Program Assistant
Office: Rossey Hall 405
E-mail: syounker@njcu.edu 
Phone: 201-200-3205

Michelle Tinglin, MSN, RN
Lab/Simulation Coordinator, Interim Accelerated BSN Clinical Coordinator 
Office: Rossey Hall 405
Email: mtinglin@njcu.edu
Phone: 201-200-3157

Emily Alequin, M.S., M.B.A.
Graduate School Nurse Program Assistant
E-mail: ealequin@njcu.edu
Phone: 201-200-2453