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Melissa Budahazy

I am an Advanced Practice Nurse who specializes in neurology, and I am very passionate about empowering the next generation of nurses to become health care leaders. I graduated from Georgetown University with a BSN degree, and from The Catholic University of America with an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner degree. I have held clinical and lab instructor positions at The George Washington University and at The Catholic University of America, and frequently lecture for professional organizations and the community on neurological topics.

Specialization and Interests
o    Neurology: dementia including care delivery models, autonomic neurology, and migraine
o    Caregiver/care partner wellbeing
o    Health assessment skills
o    Mindfulness

Awards and Honors
o    Scholarly Research Award, Georgetown University School of Nursing ABSN, 2011
o    Scholarly Research Award, The Catholic University of America School of Nursing MSN, 2017
DePaul Communities and Programs
o    Teaching and Learning Certificate Program, 2024
o    Neuroscience of a Trauma Informed Classroom Faculty Learning Community, 2025

Professional Affiliations and Advocacy
o    Member, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
o    Contributor, Advanced Practice Provider Neurology Certification, American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
o    Peer Reviewer, The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
o    Jean Watson Caritas Coach
o    Fundraiser and Team Coach, Alzheimer’s Association