NURSING EXCELLENCE A Conversation with Rose Green, DNP, RN, CNE

dedication as Nurse, Dr.

has made a lasting impact on healthcare. She spent 18 years in a level-one Trauma Emergency Room, providing critical care to New York City’s most vulnerable. Today, as the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) Representative, Dr. Green tirelessly advocates for nurses’ rights at multiple NYC H+H sites, including Elmhurst and Queens Hospital.

Dr. Green also serves as Co-Chair of the Joint Labor Management for NYC H+H/Elmhurst and is a Trustee of the NYSNA Tuition Funds, ensuring fair treatment and opportunities for nurses. As Vice-President of the Jamaica Nurses Group of New York, Inc., she contributes to healthcare initiatives locally and abroad.

In education, Dr. Green is an adjunct faculty member at LaGuardia Community College, inspiring the next generation of nurses to pursue advanced education and professional growth. Her commitment extends to her personal life, where she enjoys hosting family gatherings, attending Broadway plays, and volunteering in her church community.

We had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Green about her career and vision for the future.

When did you enter nursing?

My nursing journey began when I graduated from Rutgers University in May of 1998, with a BSN, and launched a job with Health +Health, on November 19, 1999.

Why did you enter Nursing?

As a child growing up in Jamaica West Indies, and living in Kingston, my joyous memories were visiting the country during the holidays. I can vividly remember watching and helping my grandmother provide care for the sick household or the neighbors, giving them bush tea or some ailment that would make them better. After witnessing the caring and compassionate spirit of my grandmother, I knew I wanted to become a nurse.

Who is your role model as a nurse?

Florence Nightingale said, “We do not teach what we preach, but what we are.” My Aunt and my sister were my role models who encouraged and inspired me daily to become a nurse.

What would you say is your greatest achievement thus far?

Before my mother died in January of 2018, We had a conversation about my dream of achieving my doctorate in nursing. I am proud to say I have completed this with high distinction.

Where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years?

In five to ten years, I hope to see myself as a fulltime nurse educator, educating the new generation of nurses to focus more on evidence-based practice, for best practices and better patient outcomes in the population we serve.

What do you do to take your mind off nursing?

“Self-care is very important to me. I love pampering myself by going to the Spa, listening to music (Jazz or reggae), and traveling with friends and family. I also enjoy reading.