Post-Master's DNP Care of Populations

Longley’s extensive medical career began after he served in the U.S. Army and the Connecticut Army National Guard, leaving as a corporal and as a second lieutenant. During his stint in the U.S. Army, Longley served in Operation Desert Storm. He also repaired helicopters.

Longley decided to apply his GI Bill benefits toward nursing school. After earning his bachelor’s degree, he began work in the post-surgical floors of the surgical intensive care unit at Yale New Haven Hospital. After acting as an educator in the ICU, Longley was promoted to nurse manager.

The position’s demands and hours compounded by the responsibility of a family with two young children proved to be overwhelming. Longley pivoted professionally and started a window treatment and blind company.

During this time, Longley earned a doctorate in nursing practice from Quinnipiac. His learnings continue to resonate.

“My studies helped me realize how complex our healthcare system is. I also learned how to build relationships to be able to articulate your argument in the best light to help to find common ground between different perspectives,” he said.

Now a clinical assistant professor of nursing, Longley hopes to endow these and other lessons to the next generation of nurses.

“I try to teach students to not be stressed, but to remain focused. I want them to learn the concept of nursing and how to care of people among the larger aspects of industry,” he said. “As long as you stay focused, you can continue to make progress.”

At Quinnipiac, the privilege of teaching is enriched by networking opportunities with like-minded people interested in evolving the medical field on a wider scale, said Longley.

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