Dorothea Dix

Seasoned Superintendent of Army Nurses and Educator with a track record in advocacy, empowerment, and educational leadership. Spearheaded the appointment of 15% of Union Army nurses, championing care team collaboration. At East Cambridge, I initiated critical reforms, blending empathy development with instructional excellence to transform care for the mentally ill and incarcerated. I aspire to influence young minds at an institution such as St. Joseph's University in the clinical area and believe I am a more than qualified candidate for the role of a clinical instructor.

• Led social reform for misconceptions that the mentally ill were "uncurable"
• Established asylums in New Jersey, North Carolina, and Illinois
• Helped pass a bill for the enlargement of the Worcester Insane Asylum
• Raised funds for the building of a national monument to honor deceased soldiers in Fort Monroe,Virginia
• Recognized for treating both Confederate and Union soldiers
• Publisher of many works of literature such as "Memorial to the Legislature of Massachusetts", "Remarks on Prisons and Prison Discipline", religious poetry and fictional texts with moral lessons
• Worked to pass a bill for a national asylum, although it did not pass

Dorothea not only shed light on the need for advocacy for a vulnerable population like those with mental illness but also hospital and incarceration conditions. Although the formation of psychiatric institutions didn't quite lead to the best care Dix intended for the mentally ill, over the course of history lessons have been learned and measures have been put in place ensuring all patients are cared for with compassion and dignity. The work of Dorothea Dix has contributed to the development of patient rights and standards of care for patients in any healthcare facility. For instance, the Justice Center investigates and advocates for individuals with mental illness who may be experiencing abuse or neglect within healthcare facilities or other settings. This resource is available to patients in all psychiatric facilities.

• Christine Arkali Contact: carkali@sjny.edu
• Cara Fizzuoglio Contact: cfizzuoglio@sjny.edu

I am excited and well-suited to confidently fulfill the requirements of such a position. I hold the responsibility of inspiring and instructing students in a clinical setting dear to my heart and will not disappoint! Thank you for considering me for this position and am eagerly awaiting a response!