Dr. Sharon Irving

Professor

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Biography

Sharon Y. Irving is a Professor and the Miriam Stirl Endowed Term Chair in Nutrition at Penn Nursing. With a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania, her expertise lies in pediatric nursing, particularly in improving clinical outcomes and enhancing nutrient delivery for critically ill infants and children. Irving's research focuses on clinical practice and inquiry program research, emphasizing the importance of good nutrition in pediatric care. As a pediatric nurse practitioner at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), she leads initiatives to design and implement critical care nutrition pathways and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams. Additionally, she is involved in mentoring doctoral students and educating healthcare providers on nutrition's critical role in patient care. Her work has garnered numerous awards, including the National League for Nursing Isabel Hampton Robb Award for Outstanding Leadership in Clinical Practice, highlighting her impact on improving nutritional care practices in pediatric settings.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Lead educational and research initiatives focused on pediatric nutrition and critical care nursing.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

— Present

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

Provide patient care and lead nutritional initiatives in pediatric intensive care.

Awards

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Isabel Hampton Robb Award

2024-01-01

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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Specialization Notes

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