Michelle Papachrisanthou, D.N.P., APRN, CPNP-PC
Associate Dean for Graduate Nursing Education; Director of Advanced Practice Nursing
Programs; Coordinator, Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program; Associate Professor
Education
- D.N.P., Saint Louis University, 2012
- M.S.N., Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, University of Missouri - St. Louis, 1999
- B.S.N., Barnes College of Nursing at University of Missouri - St. Louis, 1995
Research Interests
Papachrisanthou's area of research interest involves the health and wellness of the pediatric patient; specifically, through primary health promotion measures involving innovative techniques to improve immunization adherence. As part of health promotion for children, she is also interested in the lived experiences and attitudes of siblings who have lost a sibling to drug overdose.
Publications and Media Placements
Honors and Awards
- Saint Louis Magazine Excellence in Nursing Award, Winner – Administration, 2025
- Saint Louis University Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing Faculty Excellence Award – Interaction With Students, 2025
- DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurse – Graduate Program, Saint Louis University, 2025
- March of Dimes 2024 Heroes in Action Award – Nursing Administration, 2024
- Trudy Busch Valentine Faculty Excellence Award, Saint Louis University, 2023
- Saint Louis Magazine Excellence in Nursing Finalist – Pediatrics: Non-Neonatal Category, 2018
- Saint Louis University School of Nursing Teaching Excellence Award Finalist – Innovation in Clinical Teaching, 2015
Professional Organizations and Associations
- National Organization of Nurse Practitioners Faculties – Program Directors Special Interest Group, 2024-present
- National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties – Distance Learning Special Interest Group, 2024-present
- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), 2024-present
- National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, 2013 - present
- National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners – Missouri Chapter, 2013 - present