Bio
Lynne Massaro joined the School of Nursing faculty in 2010 and instructs in the accelerated bachelor’s and master’s programs, focusing on clinical nursing and primary care. She also leads the first Nurse Practitioner Residency Program in New York State at Highland Family Medicine. The 12-month program gives family nurse practitioner graduates an opportunity to improve clinical confidence and develop skills to care for culturally diverse and high-risk patients. A global health advocate and dedicated volunteer, Massaro leads community efforts through her work with the nursing honor society, Sigma Theta Tau Epsilon Xi chapter. Most recently, she developed an international capstone opportunity for students with the Sacred Valley Health Clinic in Peru, helping students gain hands-on learning experience and hone their cultural communication skills. She is a member of the state’s Nurse Practitioner Association, Greater Rochester Chapter, and serves on its Clinical Editorial Advisory Committee for the quarterly journal, JNPA. In 2014, she was named an Outstanding Scholarly Practitioner by the School of Nursing. Massaro works per diem as an NP at Highland Family Medicine and Highland Hospital.
Professional Experience
- Co-Director Master’s NP Programs,
- University of Rochester School of Nursing, ROCHESTER, NY, US. 2020 - Current
- Graduate Clinical Education Coordinator,
- University of Rochester School of Nursing, ROCHESTER, NY, US. 2017 - Current
- Specialty Director, FNP Program,
- University of Rochester School of Nursing, ROCHESTER, NY, US. 2017 - Current
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing,
- University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, US. 7/2012 - Current
- Nurse Practitioner,
- Highland Family Medicine, ROCHESTER, NY, US. 2014 - 2018
- Director, Highland Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Program,
- Highland Family Medicine, ROCHESTER, NY, US. 2015 - 2017
- Nurse Practitioner,
- Highland Hospital (Pre-surgical screening), Rochester, NY, US. 7/2011 - 2015
- Instructor of Clinical Nursing,
- University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, US. 1/2009 - 7/2012
- Nurse Practitioner,
- Highland Hospital (Emergency Department), ROCHESTER, NY, US. 2010 - 2011
- Clinical Associate,
- University of Rochester, ROCHESTER, NY, US. 2008 - 2009
- Nurse Practitioner,
- University of Rochester (Neurology - Stroke), Rochester, NY, US. 7/2007 - 12/2009
- Nurse Practitioner, Ambulatory Medicine,
- Strong Memorial Hospital, ROCHESTER, NY, US. 2005 - 2009
- Clinical Associate,
- University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, US. 1/2008 - 12/2008
- Nurse Practitioner,
- University of Rochester (Adult Primary Care), Rochester, NY, US. 1/2005 - 7/2007
- Nurse Practitioner,
- Eastman Kodak Company, ROCHESTER, NY, US. 2001 - 2005
- Nurse Practitioner,
- Rochester General Hospital, ROCHESTER, NY, US. 2000 - 2001
- Staff nurse,
- Rochester General Hospital, ROCHESTER, NY, US. 1985 - 2000
- Staff nurse,
- House of the Good Samaritan, Watertown, NY. 1983 - 1985
Awards
- Josephine Craytor Award
- University of Rochester School of Nursing, 2021
- Professional Advancement Award
- University of Rochester School of Nursing, 2017
- Honorable Mention for the National Center Interprofessional Education Nexus Award
- National Center Interprofessional Education, 2017
- Dr. Jeremy A. Klainer Entrepreneurship Fund Award - the Endowed Dean’s Discretionary Award in nursing to support collaborative research
- University of Rochester School of Nursing, 2016
- Outstanding Scholarly Practitioner
- University of Rochester School of Nursing, 2014
- Chatham University Nursing Honor Society
- Chatham University, 2012
- Master of Science with Distinction
- Saint John Fisher College, 2000
- Bachelor of Science Magna Cum Laude
- Nazareth College, 1994
- Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society
- Nazareth College, 1994
- Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society
- Nazareth College, 1994
- Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Fraternity
- Jefferson Community College, 1982
Presentations
- Interprofessional Education in Residency: Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, and Pharmacists, oh MY!
- Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA) Conference, 2018
- Early Findings from Establishing a New Family Nurse Practitioner Residency Program within an Existing Family Medicine Residency
- Annual Health Professions-Faculty Development Colloquium, 2018
- Engaging NP Students in the Art and Science of Advanced Care Planning
- 44th Annual Conference of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF), 2018
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Increasing Retention of Family Nurse Practitioners in Safety Net Practices: The Role of the DNP Prepared Clinician and Educator
- Doctor of Nursing Practice 3rd Annual Summit., University of Rochester, 2018
- Early Findings from Establishing a New Family Nurse Practitioner Residency Program within an Existing Family Medicine Residency
- STFM Annual Spring Conference, 2018
- Washington, District Of Columbia
- Using Team Collaborative and Faculty Consultations to Enhance Team-Based Care: Techniques from University of Rochester Department of Family Medicine
- Nexus Summit, National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education, 2017
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Talking about Dying is So Difficult: Nurse Practitioner Students’ Reflections on End-of-life Discussions
- 23rd Annual International Qualitative Health Research Conference, 2017
- Quebec City, Canada
- Going Global: International Adventures in Nursing Education
- LIFT presentation, 2017
- Yantalo Peru: Sustainable Interprofessional Global Health Initiative
- SON Clinical & Research Grand Rounds, 2016
- Using Team Collaborative and Faculty Consultations to Enhance Team-Based Care: Techniques from University of Rochester Department of Family Medicine
- Nexus Summit, National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education, 2016
- Supporting the Transition from NP student to Provider: Fellowships, Residencies, and other Resources
- Annual University of Rochester School of Nursing Preceptor Workshop, 2016
- Using Team Collaborative and Faculty Consultations to Enhance Team-Based Care: Techniques from University of Rochester Department of Family Medicine
- Annual Health Profession’s Faculty Development Colloquium, 2016
- NPs and team-based care
- Primary Care Week-University of Rochester, 2015
- Nursing: Moving from local to global
- 18th Annual Nursing Research and Leadership Conference, Rochester Regional Health System, 2015
- From Bystander to Ally
- Sixth Annual Diversity Conference, Council for Diversity and Inclusiveness at the University of Rochester School of Nursing CoDI Committee, 2015
- Sacred Valley Health: A Global Organization with a Local Impact
- Sigma Theta Tau International 43rd Biennial Convention, 2015
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Khan Academy Style Videos in Nursing Education
- NONPF 40th Annual Meeting, 2014
- Denver,, Colorado
- Flipping the Classroom with Low-Fidelity Simulation
- 10th Annual Sloan Consortium Blended Learning Conference and Workshop Trend to Blend: Lessons from the Field, 2013
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Visit Peru: Sacred Valley Health
- Brown Bag Lunch Series, University of Rochester School of Nursing, Rochester, NY., 2013
- ROCHESTER, New York
- Evidence-based Project to Improve Stroke Unit Outcomes: Assessment of Health Literacy to Individualize Stroke Education
- Sigma Theta Tau International 42nd Biennial Convention, 2013
- Indianapolis, Indiana