Nicholson P. Blaise FNP-BC, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner, Chamberlain University, Addison, IL BSN – Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK BA – Economics, University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA 
Nicholson.Blaise@liu.edu
Description
Professor Blaise is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong clinical foundation built through years of experience as a Registered Nurse in Emergency Departments and Intensive Care Units across multiple hospitals in the Tri-State area. This extensive background in acute and critical care has provided Professor Blaise with the skills and clinical judgment necessary to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in diverse and fast-paced environments. As an advanced practice provider, Professor Blaise brings a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach to clinical care, shaped by years of bedside nursing experience.
In addition to clinical work, Professor Blaise began teaching as an adjunct professor in 2024 joining the faculty as an Assistant Professor in 2025. Professor Blaise has served as a clinical instructor at Westchester Community College and taught Research, Intro to Healthcare Systems & Policy – adding Contemporary Topics in Nursing and labs for Medical Surgical & Pharmacology – at Long Island University, where he is known for integrating real-world clinical perspectives into academic instruction. With a strong passion for education and mentorship, Professor Blaise is dedicated to fostering critical thinking, professional growth, and ethical practice among nursing students, with a focus on preparing them for the complexities of today’s healthcare landscape.
A lifelong advocate for healthcare equity, Professor Blaise is especially passionate about working with underserved populations and addressing systemic disparities in access and outcomes. This commitment is reflected in both clinical practice and academic efforts to instill culturally competent and socially responsible care in future nursing professionals. Through mentorship and quality education Professor Blaise aims to empower the next generation of nurses to become compassionate leaders and change agents within the healthcare system.
Specialties
Family Nurse Practitioner, FNP-BC – ANCC
Publications
Affiliations
AANP (American Association of Nurse Practitioners), member
ANA (American Nurses Association), member
NLN (National League for Nursing), member
