Nursing Faculty at SUNY Plattsburgh - David Curry

Nursing Faculty — Dr. David Curry

Professor

A nurse since 1977, and nurse practitioner since 1981, I find myself a "jack-of-all-trades" in nursing. Feel free to review my resume. My interest in informatics led me to begin my doctorate in Information Science, completing it in 2007 in Health Administration. I am also quite interested in healthcare applications of handheld devices, such as personal digital assistants (PDAs), and in the future of voice recognition in healthcare.

My research interest is in the lifetime medical record. It's not enough to get medical records onto computers — we must be able to search those records for outcomes relative to the therapies employed. This must include outpatient visits, also. With over 15% of our GDP spent on healthcare, it's a challenge whose time is now.

Education

• Certification as Adult Nurse Practitioner.
• Doctor of Philosophy in Health Administration, Warren National University, July, 2007.
• Master of Science in Nursing, Simmons College, Boston, Massachusetts, September, 1981.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, September, 1977.
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, May, 1970.

Research Areas

• Lifetime medical records.
• Personal Health Records.

Contact David G. Curry

Office: Hawkins Hall 221D
Phone: (518) 564-4245
Email: David.Curry@Plattsburgh.edu