Margarete L. Zalon Phd Rn Acns-Bc Faan

About the Author

Dr. Margarete L. Zalon, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, FAAN, is a distinguished nurse educator and advanced practice nurse with over four decades of experience in clinical practice, academia, and healthcare policy advocacy. Holding a PhD in nursing and board certification as an Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist, she has dedicated her career to empowering nurses to influence health policy at all levels, from patient care settings to legislative arenas. As a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, Dr. Zalon has contributed significantly to the profession through her teaching at the University of Scranton, research on aging and chronic illness, and authorship of key texts that bridge clinical expertise with policy-making. Her work underscores the vital role of nurses in shaping equitable healthcare systems, inspiring a new generation to engage actively in advocacy and leadership.