Biography:

Dr. Ellen Furman serves as the Director of Nursing at American International College, where she oversees both undergraduate and graduate programs. Her tenure at AIC began in 2012 as undergraduate faculty. She became Associate Director of Graduate Nursing in 2013 and transitioned to interim Director of Nursing in 2018 before assuming her current role.

Dr. Furman has practiced nursing across the continuum of care, with a specific population interest of older adults. She is a board-certified gerontological clinical nurse specialist and has presented her research on aging and related topics at local, regional, and national conferences.

Her teaching experience spans undergraduate and graduate nursing courses, including pharmacology, nursing research, advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, advanced health assessment, professional writing in nursing, nursing education, and nursing leadership. Dr. Furman’s educational philosophy emphasizes partnering with students to achieve successful learning outcomes, integrating evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and dissemination of results.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Amherst
• M.S.N., University of Massachusetts Amherst
• B.S.N., University of Massachusetts Amherst

Research/Interests:

• Geriatric nursing and aging studies
• Nursing care quality improvement
• Evidence-based practice integration

Teaching Areas:

Dr. Furman teaches courses across nursing programs that integrate clinical knowledge, advanced nursing practice, leadership, research, and pharmacology within evidence-based care frameworks.

Professional Licensure / Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (R.N.)
• Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist, Board-Certified (GCNSBC)

Professional Memberships:

Dr. Furman is involved with professional organizations including the Sigma International Honor Society, the Western Massachusetts Nursing Collaborative, the Massachusetts Association of Colleges of Nursing, and the Massachusetts Nursing Council for Workforce Sustainability.