Dr. Christine Nelson-Tuttle

Biography

Dr. Christine Nelson-Tuttle has been an RN for 35 years and a pediatric nurse practitioner for 32 years. She has taught nursing and health care students at the UG, MS and doctoral students for 20 years. She is also a nurse practitioner for the Division of Adolescent Medicine at Oishei Children’s Hospital.

Focus of Teaching

Dr. Christine Nelson-Tuttle currently teaches Nursing Research and Pediatrics at Niagara University.

Current Research

Dr. Nelson-Tuttle is currently researching best care for patients with eating disorders. She is Co-Editor of the Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice (12th edition). Dr. Nelson-Tuttle is passionate about improving her care of deaf patients and their families and is learning ASL.

Current Involvement

Professional Affiliations:

• National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Associates
• NYS Nurse Practitioner Association
• Sigma Theta Tau International Nurses Honor Society

Educational Background

• Undergraduate: State University of New York at Brockport (Nursing and Biology)
• Masters: University of Rochester (MS: Clinical Nurse Specialist and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Advanced Nursing Care of Children in Families)
• Doctorate: University at Buffalo (Doctorate of Nursing Science)

Certifications

• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (ANCC)
• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS