Dr. Elayne DeSimone, PhD, NP-C, FAANP

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Get to know Family Nurse Practitioner Elayne DeSimone, who serves patients in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Dr. DeSimone is a distinguished and highly accomplished figure in the field of nursing, with a career spanning over 36 years. Currently, she holds the esteemed position of Editor in Chief of the Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, demonstrating her dedication to promoting evidence-based practice and contributing to the academic discourse in the field. Her involvement extends to serving as a Family Nurse Practitioner in primary care for under-served and uninsured populations at Community Volunteers in Medicine in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

In regards to her educational background, her journey is marked by excellence, including a Diploma in Nursing from New Rochelle Hospital Medical Center School of Nursing, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Stony Brook University, a Master of Science in Nursing from Stony Brook University, and a Ph.D. in Nursing from Adelphi University. Additionally, she holds a Post Master’s Certificate in Family Practice from Widener University.

Committed to excellence, she is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, and she is serving on the Board of Advisors at the Chester Community Coalition, a violence interruption organization in Chester, Pennsylvania

Throughout her professional journey, she served as the past president of the Nurse Practitioner Association (NPA) of New York State and co-founded the NPA of Long Island, showcasing her leadership and commitment to advancing the role of nurse practitioners. Her involvement in the FAANP mentorship program reflects a commitment to nurturing the next generation of nurse practitioners, further solidifying her role as a leader and mentor within the profession.

As for her academic appointment, her role as a clinical professor and director of the Post Masters Program at Stony Brook University School of Nursing in Long Island, New York, showcases her commitment to shaping the next generation of nursing professionals.

A Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) holds board certification and provides continuing and comprehensive healthcare for the individual and family across all ages, genders, diseases, and body systems. FNPs maintain patient records, perform physical exams, order or perform diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, develop treatment plans, as well as treat acute and chronic illnesses, conditions, and injuries that fall under primary care.

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