Dr. Christine Kovner

Biography

Christine T. Kovner, PhD, RN, FAAN, is a Professor Emerita at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing and also holds a professorship in medicine at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. As a highly respected nurse educator and researcher, she has published over 150 articles. Her research focuses on quality improvement in nursing, RN working conditions, and nursing care costs. Kovner served as the principal investigator for the TL1 Pre-Post-Doctoral Program at NYU's NIH-funded Clinical Translational Science Institute and has been a principal investigator for a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant examining the career trajectories of newly licensed registered nurses. Additionally, she has contributed to public health by providing COVID vaccinations at Langone Health. Kovner has been active as a visiting scholar at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and on various government policy committees, including New York’s State Hospital Review and Planning Council. Her professional accolades include the Diane O. McGivern Award and the Excellence in Policy Award from Nursing Outlook. She has held numerous leadership roles in nursing education organizations and is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. Kovner's commitment to clinical research and her advocacy for nursing quality and workforce issues have earned her recognition in the field.

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