NAHN, Los Angeles Chapter
Dr. Ferrerosa’s career of more than 30 years includes a diverse practice range from nursing education, administration, research, and volunteerism. Her clinical experiences include, but not limited to, acute care settings, out-patient surgery, tele-health, and community health. Dr. Ferrerosa began her nursing career as an LVN through her high school ROP and ultimately earned a doctoral degree from the University of San Diego. This journey included a graduate degree in Health Care Administration from CSUDH as well as baccalaureate degree in nursing and public health from CSUDH, RN diploma from LAC-USC School of Nursing
Her academic practice as a nurse educator has included from the entry level of CNA instruction to post-doctoral guidance. Dr. Ferrerosa’s more recent research has included the enhancement of Latino Health through community education related to care-giver experiences, sickle cell risks among Latino populations, older adults, promoting consistent access to health screenings, recruitment of Latinos into the nursing profession, etc. Her volunteerism has consistently involved community activism most notably through her membership in the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN). She is the immediate past president of the Los Angeles Chapter of NAHN and Board Member. She has served in various roles including as PI in a number of grant-funded community-based projects.
Dr. Ferrerosa is currently an Assistant Professor and Director of the DNP program, the first doctoral degree, enrolling for Fall 2021, at the Mervyn M. Dymally School of Nursing at the Charles R. Drew University. She continues mentoring nursing students and colleagues through their educational and career goals.