Caitlin Levesque, DNP, CPNP is a pediatric nurse practitioner from South Kingstown, Rhode Island. Dr. Levesque earned her undergraduate degree in biology from Providence College. She is a proud Simmons alum, having earned both her MSN and DNP from Simmons University. Prior to her work as a nurse practitioner, Dr. Levesque worked as a pediatric nurse at Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. In 2009, Dr. Levesque joined her close friend, a pediatrician, and they have been in practice together since in a small, but busy, pediatric primary care office. Dr. Levesque has a strong interest in preventative medicine, particularly vaccine practices and education. Dr. Levesque has been with Nursing@Simmons since the program’s inception in 2013. She has served in many roles within the program including course design and course coordinator, and she currently serves as the faculty advisor for the Student Advisory Committee. She has been full-time faculty since 2016. In addition to her online teaching roles, Dr. Levesque enjoys the hands-on role of precepting nurse practitioner students within her office. Prior to Nursing@Simmons, Dr. Levesque also worked with nursing students in simulation and hospital-based learning experiences.
Education
- DNP-Simmons University, Boston, MA
- RN/MSN-Simmons University, Boston, MA
- BS-Providence College, Providence, RI
License/Certifications
Licenses
- Registered Nurse-Rhode Island
- APRN-Rhode Island
- Registered Nurse-Massachusetts
- APRN-Massachusetts
- DEA/Controlled Substance
Certifications
- Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-PNCB (2009-present)
Area of Expertise
- Curriculum/course design
- Health Assessment
- Pediatrics
- Vaccine practices
What I Teach
- Advanced Health Assessment
Community Engagement
- Pediatric Health Consultant-Child Development Center, URI
- Rhode Island Pediatric Quality Care Committee
Research/Special Projects
- A Descriptive Study to Explore the Relationships Between Levels of Uncertainty, Anxiety and Coping in Parents of Children Recently Diagnosed with Cancer (2009)
- The Use of Simulation Software to Increase Nurse Practitioner Student Proficiency (2023)
Publications/Presentations
- Washington County Kids: Screening of Anxious Nation (2023)
- American Academy of Pediatrics/RIDOH Covid-19 Commercial (2022)
- Pediatrics and Covid-19: 2U (2021)
- Telehealth: Today and Tomorrow-Brookline Public Library (2021)
- Pediatric Immunizations: An Overview-Hasbro Children's Hospital (2009)
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
- National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Rhode Island American Academy of Pediatrics (RIAAP)
- National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF)
- National League for Nursing (NLN)
Awards
- School of Nursing Research Award, Simmons College, Boston, MA (2009)