Anissa Nahabedian DNP, RN, AMB-BC, NPD-BC, CNL is an Assistant Professor at the Georgetown University Berkley School of Nursing.
Dr Nahabedian joined the school of nursing in 2017. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland Baltimore where she obtained her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and a Masters in Science degree (MS) in nursing leadership and education. The focus of her doctoral research was on Age-Friendly Health Systems and the care of the older adult. Subsequent to obtaining her degrees, her research interests include Age-Friendly Health Systems, Age-Friendly Universities, what matters to older adults, care of the older adult, vulnerable populations, and caregiver burden. She has presented her work at the American Geriatrics Society. She is the recipient of the Geriatrics and Gerontology Education and Research (GGEAR) award for contributions in Geriatric Nursing in 2023. She holds advanced certifications in ambulatory care, nursing professional development and leadership. Dr. Nahabedian is recognized as a NICHE Nurse (Nurses Improving Care for Health System Elders). She brings a deep understanding of healthcare practice and principles to her didactic and clinical instruction. She currently teaches in the undergraduate and graduate programs at Georgetown University.
Dr. Nahabedian possesses more than three decades of clinical nursing experience across oncology, trauma, older adult care, and professional nursing education. Her career has been distinguished by a sustained commitment to advancing the preparation and transition of new graduate nurses into competent clinical practitioners. She served as a Clinical Mentor within the hospital's nursing education department, where she provided structured guidance, evidence‑based instruction, and professional role development for novice nurses entering practice. Her work reflects a deep investment in cultivating clinical excellence, supporting workforce readiness, and strengthening the educational continuum that shapes the next generation of nursing professionals.