Faculty & Staff

Biobehavioral Health Science Faculty

General Information

Mariann Piano PhD, RN
Professor and Interim Head 
Faculty Page

Contact
Department Phone: 312.996.7900
Fax: 312.996.4979

Certification
Biobehavioral Health Science focuses on both basic science and clinical
approaches to health problems experienced by adults. The research and
practice areas for Biobehavioral Health Science faculty include a variety
of settings such as hospital units, ambulatory care departments, long-term
care facilities, homes and communities.

The objectives of our master's program are to prepare expert advanced
practice nurses who can synthesize practice, research and theory to
increase the quality of patient care.

Advanced Practice Specialty Options

Nurse Practitioner Options:
     Acute Care    Adult     Adult/Geriatrics     Geriatrics

Clinical Nurse Specialist Options:
     Acute Care     Adult     Geriatrics

Optional Certificate Programs:
Advanced Practice Palliative Care Nurse
Forensic Nursing

Concentrationss
Upon completion of the study options, graduates may be eligible to seek certification from a variety of national voluntary programs (e.g., the American Nurses' Credentialing Center [ANCC]). For nurses who already have a master's degree in nursing, study for post-master's certification is available.