Dr. Theresa Bucco

Associate Professor

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Biography

Theresa Bucco is a Clinical Associate Professor at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. Her recent research interests focus on the impact of menopause and perimenopause on working women, as well as workplace support mechanisms. She is collaborating with Professor Karla Rodriguez on a survey addressing issues faced by NYU Meyers faculty and staff, with plans to expand efforts to the larger NYU community. Professor Bucco teaches core courses such as Fundamentals of Nursing, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology, and she offers a highly popular elective, Disaster Nursing and Emergency Preparedness. She is a fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine and a member of the Menopause Society. Throughout her career, Professor Bucco has received several accolades, including the Daisy Award for Outstanding Faculty at NYU Meyers in 2022 and recognition as Nurse of the Year in Staff Development at North Shore LIJ-Staten Island University Hospital in 2010. Her prior experience includes 12 years as an adjunct professor at the Evelyn L. Spiro School of Nursing at Wagner College, where she taught both undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. Professor Bucco holds a Ph.D. in nursing from Seton Hall University, an M.S. in nursing education from Wagner College, and a B.S.N. from Hunter College-Bellevue School of Nursing.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing • New York, NY

Teaching core nursing courses and electives, focusing on nursing education.

Adjunct Professor

2008-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Evelyn L. Spiro School of Nursing, Wagner College • Staten Island, NY

Instructed undergraduate and graduate nursing programs for 12 years.

Awards

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Daisy Award for Outstanding Faculty

2022-01-01
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Nurse of the Year - Staff Development

2010-01-01
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Constance Byron Memorial Award for Excellence in Nursing

2006-01-01

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.