Edith Barrett
Biography
Dr. Barrett earned a Nursing diploma at Pittsburgh Hospital School of Nursing, followed by a BSN from Salem State Universit. After earning an MSN from Boston College, she then earned a PhD in Nursing and Health Policy from UMass Boston. In addition, she also has ANA certification as a psychiatric mental health nurse clinician, with MA state license to practice in an advanced nursing role.
Area of Expertise
Mental Health and Addictions Nursing
Healthcare Accreditation
Degrees
BSN
MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
PhD Nursing and Health Policy
Additional Information
Clinical experience: staff nursing experience on medical intensive care unit, adult burn unit, neonatal ICU, adult and child psychiatry, and medical and psychiatric home care. Administrative positions as a nurse manager of a neonatal ICU, adult psychiatric unit, and nursing director of a psychiatric and addictions service. In the mental health field: worked in inpatient, day treatment, outpatient, homecare, and private practice. In addition to faculty position at UMass, also a Behavioral Health Surveyor for the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare.