Geraldine Martorella, PhD, RN, FAAN

Dr. Geraldine Martorella (she/her) is an associate professor in the College of Nursing. Her program of research consists in developing and evaluating innovative and patient-centered non-pharmacological interventions for pain management and chronic pain prevention. Using experimental and mixed method designs, the focus of her research has been on Web-based and tailored interventions targeting psychosocial factors of pain and facilitating pain self-management. Her interventions include educational, CBT, mindfulness and brain stimulation approaches. 

Education
BSN, University of Montreal
MSN, University of Montreal
PhD, University of Montreal

Additional Education/Training
Postdoctoral training 2012-2013, McGill University

License/Certification
Florida Board of Nursing
Ordre des infirmieres et infirmiers du Quebec (Canada)

Academic and Scientific Appointments 
Faculty Affiliate, FSU Center for Translational Behavioral Science
Faculty Affiliate, FSU Institute for Successful Longevity
Founding member, CONNECT (Cardiac surgery international nursing and allied professional research network)
Panelist, Chronic pain treatment guidelines development, American Psychological Association
Panelist, Aging Committee, American Academy of Nursing
Associate Researcher, Quebec Nursing Intervention Research Network (Canada)

Honors and Awards
Fellow. American Academy of Nursing (AAN), 2022
FSU Research Faculty Fellow (2022-2023)
Postdoctoral award, Quebec Network on Nursing Intervention Research (RRISIQ) (2012-2013)
Translation Research Award, Canadian Pain Society (2011)
 

View the Complete List of Dr. Martorella's Published Work in NCBI.