Our Faculty

Background

Bridget Oppong-Darko joined the Division of Nursing at Binghamton University's Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences as a clinical associate professor in February 2025, teaching in Decker's graduate nursing programs.

Her clinical background spans over a decade, including addiction medicine, primary care, behavioral healthcare and medical/surgical nursing in acute-care settings.

Education

• DNP, Binghamton University
• MS, family nurse practitioner, Binghamton University
• BS, nursing, Binghamton University
• AAS, nursing, SUNY Broome

Research Interests

• Vulnerable populations
• Global health
• Health education and promotion
• Substance use disorders

Clinical Interests

• Health disparities
• Interprofessional collaboration
• Mentorship in nursing
• Addiction medicine and nursing practice

Teaching Interests

• Nursing education
• Interprofessional education
• Evidence-based practice
• Community and family health

Awards

• Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences Excellence in Advanced Nursing Practice Award, Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, 2024
• United Health Services (UHS) Spirit of Caring Nursing Student Award, 2015
• SUNY-Broome Certificate of Excellence for Outstanding Clinical Performance, 2013 and 2014