Biography
Dr. Betsy Hassan is the Director, Nursing Education & Professional Development at the University of Vermont Medical Center. Dr. Hassan has previously served as a hospital Chief Nursing Officer and in other operational leadership roles. Dr. Hassan received her nursing degrees at The MGH Institute of Health Professions, and The Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Hassan serves as a board member, as an advisor or as a committee member to the Organization of Nurse Leaders, the American Nurses Association – Vermont, the Vermont Commission on Women, the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the Northeast Multistate Division (NEMSD), and the Vermont State Workforce Development Board. She holds specialty certification as a Nurse Executive – Advanced (ANCC) and a Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CBPPS).
Education
Seton Hall University, School of Law, Newark, NJ: Master of Legal Studies, expected 2024
The MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA: Doctor of Nursing Practice - 2019
The Johns Hopkins University, School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD: Master of Science, Nursing - 2015
The Johns Hopkins University, School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD: Bachelor of Science, Nursing - 2009
University of Vermont, Burlington, VT: Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology – 2006
Accomplishments
- Content Expert Panel member, Nurse Executive-Advanced, ANCC, 2022 – current
- Government Affairs Committee, Organization of Nurse Leaders, September 2022 - current
- Vermont Commission on Women, Advisor, May 2022 - current
- Northeast Multistate Division, Board of Directors, President, 2022 - current
- Northeast Multistate Division, Board of Directors, Secretary – 2019 – 2022
- American Nurses Association – Vermont, Membership Assembly Delegate & Director, 2021 - current
- American Nurses Association – Vermont, Vice President, 2018 – 2019
- Master of Legal Studies Scholarship Award, Seton Hall University School of Law, 2022
- Sharon A Smith Scholarship Award, Organizational of Nurse Leaders, 2022
- Evolve Rutland’s Next Gen Wall of Honor, Evolve Rutland, 2021
- Awarded 3rd ANCC Magnet® designation, serving as Chief Nursing Officer for Rutland Regional Medical Center, 2020
- Vermont Rising Star Award, Vermont Business Magazine, 2019
- DAISY Nurse Leader Award, Rutland Regional Medical Center, 201