Upstate Advanced Practice

07/22/2025

Last week, we kicked off another session of our Transition-to-Practice Program, where our newest Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are diving into orientation! 🙌

The TTP program covers essential topics, including:
✅ Advanced Practice Department Overview
✅ Professional Communication
✅ Medical Staff Overview
✅ Patient Experience & Communication
✅ Tools for Success for APPs
✅ Epic Training
But it’s not all work—our APPs will also enjoy team-building activities, a fun scavenger hunt, and an engaging Jeopardy session to connect and learn together!

07/18/2025

We’re Hiring: Advanced Practice Providers – Outpatient Dermatology Clinic

Join us at Upstate Dermatology as we expand our services at the Upstate Health Care Center (UHCC)!

We’re looking for skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Providers who are passionate about delivering high-quality dermatologic care in an outpatient setting.

Help us shape the future of dermatologic care at Upstate—apply today!

https://careers.upstate.edu/jobs/dermatology-advance-practice-provider-syracuse-new-york-united-states

07/15/2025

Taylor Weber, FNP-C, and Stephanie Loveless, FNP-BC, from our Vascular Neurology Stroke Nurse Practitioner team, are leading the way in highlighting the implantable loop recorder procedure — a game-changing tool for detecting hidden causes of stroke.

“Stephanie Loveless, MSN, FNP-C was the first trained Neurology APP under the supervision of Dr. Weinberg and Dr. Masoud. After completing the appropriate training, Nurse Practitioner, Taylor Weber, FNP-C in Neurology received credentialing to implant ICMs. This helped minimize the need to rely on the heart and vascular center or procedure room, allowing for implantation at the bedside and same-day discharge using staff on the Neurology floor.”

Every second counts when someone is having a stroke and immediate care can mean the difference between life and death. While there is widespread consensus on the importance of identification and immediate care for acute stroke patients, a gap remains in the critical role of post-stroke care and seco...

07/09/2025

🌟 Join the mission to transform diabetes care at SUNY Upstate! We’re actively hiring Advanced Practice Providers (NPs/PAs) for THREE exciting roles focused on improving outcomes for individuals living with diabetes:

🩺 Glycemic Management APP – Help optimize inpatient glycemic control across the hospital
https://careers.upstate.edu/jobs/glycemic-advanced-practice-provider-syracuse-new-york-united-states

🏥 Joslin Diabetes Center (Upstate’s Nappi Wellness Institute) – Be part of a renowned multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive outpatient care
https://careers.upstate.edu/jobs/joslin-diabetes-center-advanced-practice-provider-syracuse-new-york-united-states

🏙️ Joslin Diabetes Center (Upstate’s Community Campus) – Support patients in a community-focused setting with a strong team approach
https://careers.upstate.edu/jobs/joslin-diabetes-community-campus-center-advanced-practice-provider-syracuse-new-york-united-states

Founded in 1995 as the 11th affiliate of the Harvard-affiliated Joslin Diabetes Center, our clinic is nationally recognized for excellence in diabetes care, research, and education.

07/07/2025

Meet an inspiring duo from our Hospitalist APP team whose commitment to excellence and mentorship continues to make a meaningful impact at Upstate.

Suzi Koshy, DNP, began her journey at Upstate in 1998 as a registered nurse. She became a Nurse Practitioner in 2012 and earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in 2015. Since then, she has played a key role on the Hospitalist Team and has served as a trusted preceptor to countless Advanced Practice Providers and students. Suzi’s dedication and expertise make her a valued leader and mentor across the institution.

Shannon Monk, NP, joined Upstate in 2018 with over a decade of nursing experience. She graduated as valedictorian of the SUNY Upstate Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program in May 2024 and became part of the Hospitalist APP team in January 2025.
Shannon shares:

“Suzi is a wealth of knowledge, an exceptional teacher and mentor—always patient and understanding, and highly respected throughout the hospital. She is truly an inspiration.”

We are proud to recognize Suzi and Shannon for their outstanding contributions and look forward to the continued excellence they bring to our patients and colleagues every day.

06/30/2025

🧠✨ Join us for an upcoming Grand Rounds presentation by Sandra Gibson, PA-C, MSCS as she demystifies one of the most challenging clinical complaints: dizziness.

📅 Tuesday, July 1, 2025

🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

🔗 Join via Webex: Click here to join

https://upstate.webex.com/upstate/j.php?MTID=me2081515c7ca8c39b4dd04e47dbd2586

🔍 Topic Highlights:

• Classify patient-reported symptoms (vertigo, presyncope, disequilibrium, lightheadedness) to identify likely neurologic causes

• Master key physical exam maneuvers — HINTS, Dix-Hallpike, Romberg, gait assessment — to differentiate central vs. peripheral causes

• Recognize red flags that warrant urgent neurology or ED referral

Don’t miss this engaging and practical session!

06/27/2025

📣 We're Hiring!

SUNY Upstate is seeking an Advanced Practice Recruitment Coordinator and Onboarding Specialist to join our team!
This dual-role position is vital to enhancing recruitment, streamlining onboarding, and supporting retention of NP and PA providers. You'll work closely with Advanced Practice, Physician Leadership, and clinical teams to develop orientation plans, guide new hires through the onboarding process, and ensure a seamless transition into clinical roles.

This role has a strong emphasis on administrative responsibilities and will also serve in a clinical capacity, offering a unique opportunity to blend leadership with patient care.

📝 Key Highlights:
• Lead NP/PA recruitment and interviewing
• Standardize and improve onboarding workflows
• Balance administrative and clinical responsibilities

📍 Learn more and apply:

Job Summary: SUNY Upstate is seeking an Advance Practice Recruitment Coordinator and Onboarding Specialist who will serve an essential role in providing expertise in NP/PA recruitment, interviewing, enhancing retention, increasing efficiency and standardizing processes. In this role you will work co...

06/23/2025

The Upstate Cancer Center has earned national accreditation for excellence in re**al cancer care — a recognition of the outstanding, multidisciplinary efforts of our team.

We’re proud to celebrate the contributions of our Advanced Practice Providers, Jennifer Richmond, NP and Mia Pollino, PA, in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care every step of the way. 👏

The accreditation is from the American College of Surgeons.

06/20/2025

📣 We're Hiring!

SUNY Upstate is seeking an experienced APP to lead clinical and student placement efforts across our system. This hospital-based role focuses on securing and managing NP/PA student placements, ensuring a seamless experience for learners and preceptors.

You’ll collaborate with the Medical Staff Office, Contracts Office, clinical departments, and external academic programs to coordinate placements and streamline onboarding processes. While the position has a strong administrative focus, it also includes clinical responsibilities.

📍 Learn more and apply:

Job Summary: The Advanced Practice Clinical & Student Placement Coordinator will be hospital-based and focused on managing student placements for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) across the SUNY Upstate system. The primary objective of this role is to secure placements for our students while a...

06/19/2025

🌟 Join us in congratulating our new Advanced Practice Services team member, Stacie Corrigan, NP! 🌟

Stacie was recently nominated for a Daisy Award by a patient and family who recognized her compassion and professionalism during a structural heart procedure.

We’re excited to welcome Stacie as she transitions today from her role as HVC RN/Structural Heart Coordinator to HVC NP/Structural Heart Coordinator. Her dedication to patient care continues to make a lasting impact! 💙

06/17/2025

Each year, Upstate proudly celebrates employees who reach milestone service anniversaries—honoring those with 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, and even 55 years of dedicated service.

We’re proud to recognize 34 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) who were honored this year! View the list of our APPs under APS Ambulatory and APS Inpatient:
🔗 https://www.upstate.edu/erd/honorees-2025.php

A special thank you to our 2025 honorees who attended the celebration—your presence made the event even more meaningful! We are grateful for your dedication, compassion, and the lasting impact you continue to make at Upstate.

06/12/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Ronald Walsh, NP, on the 1-year anniversary of publishing “Effects of Popliteal Nerve Blocks on Postoperative Pain Management in Fibula-Free Flap Patients for Head and Neck Cancer Reconstruction.”

We’re proud to celebrate this impactful contribution to advancing surgical pain management and patient care! 📚👏