Sherylyn Watson, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE

CHAIR
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​Sherylyn Watson, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE
Director of Nursing and Associate Dean
New York-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences at Iona College

Sherylyn Watson, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE has been a registered nurse for 25 years in Connecticut.  Shery is currently working at Iona University in New York, as Director of Nursing, Associate Professor, and Associate Dean for the New York-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences. Shery has held leadership positions in academia and in service. Shery has published and presented on nursing education, nursing leadership, and global nursing and healthcare. She has been a volunteer international nurse since 2000 and has developed clinical mission programs and study abroad experiences for nursing students in all degree levels for 12+ years.  She currently serves as the CT Nurses’ Association representative for the CT SAFE Advisory Committee and on the CT State DOJ Commission on the Standardization of Collection of Evidence for Sexual Assault Investigations. Shery has served on the Board of the CT League for Nursing from 2018-2022 and has served as the secretary for CCNW in 2022-2023. 

As a Board member, how can you contribute to the mission of CCNW which is to foster collaborations to ensure a highly educated, diverse, and sustainable nursing workforce to support the healthcare needs of CT residents? 

​I feel privileged to serve as the Board Chair for the CCNW and contribute to the CCNW’s mission. I am dedicated to providing quality and equitable education to prepare our nursing workforce who are clinical competent, diverse, and leaders.  My expertise in nursing education, locally and internationally, and experience in various leadership roles will lend itself to upholding the CCNW mission and supporting the important initiatives that are underway to create a diverse and sustainable nursing workforce for Connecticut.