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Kathy Peterson-Sweeney, PhD, RN, PNP
Kathy Peterson-Sweeney has been a full-time member of the faculty of the Department of Nursing since 1985. She currently holds the rank of associate professor. She is the recipient of the 1998 Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching. Peterson-Sweeney earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Albany. Both her Master's degree in Nursing as well as her PhD in Nursing were earned at the University of Rochester.
Dr. Peterson-Sweeney's primary teaching responsibility in the department is in the area of pediatric and adolescent health care. She is a certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, and practices in both rural and urban pediatric practices. Dr. Peterson-Sweeney also completed a LEAH (Leadership in Education and Adolescent Health) fellowship through the University of Rochester, Division of Adolescent Medicine in 2005- 2006. Dr. Peterson-Sweeney’s research interests are in the area of pediatric asthma, as well as the use of household and family routines to promote health of children and families.
Dr. Peterson-Sweeney lives with her three teenage sons, and enjoys reading and listening to music with fine wine, as well as laughing and visiting with friends and family.
