Diane Brienza-Arcilla, DNP, RN, CPH

Diane Brienza-Arcilla

Clinical Assistant Professor

Division of Entry to Baccalaureate Nursing

Newark Health Sciences

SSB 1018

(973) 972-6693

Specialty: Public health, community health, mental health

Dr. Arcilla has over 40 years of experience in nursing both on the clinical side and as an educator. Since 2016, she has served as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Entry to Baccalaureate Nursing at the Rutgers School of Nursing.

Dr. Arcilla’s career has included over 20 years of work in community health nursing, where she has helped patients transition across health care settings and prevent hospitalizations. She has labored to improve quality of care in long-term settings and help patients remain independent in their communities to the greatest degree possible.

Education & Training

Dr. Arcilla earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Downstate Medical Center College of Nursing, her master’s degree in health services administration from Central Michigan University and her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Research/Scholarly Interests

Scholarly interest includes improving the health of populations.

Clinical Specialties

Working with community and public health is a passion

Recent Research Activities/Funded Projects

Working with community partners to improve the health of vulnerable populations.