Faculty

Dr. Frances Crosby

Chair of Nursing
College of Arts & Sciences – Nursing Completion Program

Email:  FCrosby@niagara.edu
Phone:  (716) 286-8155
Office Location:  Timon Hall - Room 111

Bio

Dr. Crosby will be teaching Foundations of Professional Nursing, Building Healthy Communities, and Research Processes. She received her BS in Nursing from Niagara University, her M.S. in Child Psychiatric Nursing from Boston University, and her Doctorate of Education from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Current Research

Maternal depression in at risk new mothers. Projects: Exploring intervention approaches with Mental health Association of Niagara County Leadership development in practicing nurses via continuing education out reach Additioinal Interests: Environmental Health, Health Policy

Current Involvement

Catholic Health System Baord of Directors for Acute Care Mental Health Association of Niagara County Board of Directors ""CHAMP"" project Advisory Board Kaleida Health System Education/Practice Advisory Board Niagara County Community College Nursing Department Advisory Board Past President of Gamma Theta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau (2005-2007) and member 1990-present Member of New York State Nurses Association, State and local chapter-District 1

Educational Background

Doctorate of Education- Health Education& Behavioral Science, University at Buffalo (1986) Masters of Science- Child Psychiatric Nursing, Boston University (1969) Bachelor of Science- Nursing, Niagara University (1967)