Passan School of Nursing Leadership

Deborah A. Zbegner, PhD, MSN, BSN (Dean)
Dean
Dr. Zbegner is a member of the Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners of Northeastern Pennsylvania, the National

Patricia Sweeney
Chair, Graduate program
Dr. Sweeney earned her PhD from Pennsylvania State University, a master’s degree in nursing from The State University o
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program


Eugene T. Lucas Jr.
Psychiatric/Mental Health Coordinator; FNP Coordinator; Associate Professor
DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC


Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner


Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Patricia Sweeney
Chair, Graduate program
Dr. Sweeney earned her PhD from Pennsylvania State University, a master’s degree in nursing from The State University o
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner


Eugene T. Lucas Jr.
Psychiatric/Mental Health Coordinator; FNP Coordinator; Associate Professor
DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
PhD Program Coordinator

PhD in Nursing














