Luzerne County Community College Dean of Nursing Appointed to National Elsevier Product Advisory Council
Luzerne County Community College is proud to announce that Dr. Kimberly Olszewski, DNP, MSN, BSN, FAAN, FAANP, FAAOHN, Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences at LCCC, has been selected to serve as a member of the inaugural Elsevier Product Advisory Council (EPAC).*
The council represents a groundbreaking initiative by Elsevier to bring together leading nurse educators from across the country to guide product innovation, provide feedback on educational resources, and ensure solutions meet the evolving needs of faculty and students.
"Being invited to serve on the Elsevier Product Advisory Council is both an honor and an opportunity to help shape the future of nursing education nationwide," said Dr. Olszewski. "I look forward to collaborating with colleagues from across the country to strengthen nursing programs and better support our students as they prepare to enter today's healthcare workforce."
Dr. Olszewski is a highly accomplished nurse educator and practitioner. She has served as an accreditor for the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for more than a decade, ensuring academic excellence in nursing programs nationwide. Her professional distinctions include recognition as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN), Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP), and Fellow of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (FAAOHN). Dr. Olszewski currently serves on the American Nurses Association (ANA) Board for the Individual Membership Division.
A nationally recognized leader, Dr. Olszewski has presented extensively at both national and international conferences on occupational health, fatigue management, diagnostic updates, and nurse leadership. She has also authored numerous journal articles and textbook chapters in the field of occupational and community health nursing.
In addition to her role as Dean at LCCC, Dr. Olszewski has served as past president of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) and previously served on the NIOSH Board of Scientific Counselors for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
"Dr. Olszewski's appointment to the Elsevier Product Advisory Council highlights her national reputation as a leader in nursing education and practice," said John Yudichak, President of Luzerne County Community College. "Her expertise and insight will not only benefit the nursing profession across the country but also bring tremendous recognition to LCCC and our outstanding Nursing and Health Sciences programs."
Dr. Olszewski earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Chatham University, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Adult Nurse Practitioner certification from Bloomsburg University, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Lycoming College.