College of Nursing Welcomes NJSNA President Margaret Daingerfield '77
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Margaret Daingerfield ’77, president of the New Jersey State Nurses Association, will headline the College of Nursing’s Dean’s Speaker Series on October 2.
The Seton Hall University College of Nursing will host Margaret Farrell Daingerfield ’77, Ed.D., R.N., C.N.E., president of the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA), for its upcoming Dean’s Speaker Series on Thursday, October 2, from 5–7 p.m. at the Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) campus in Nutley.
Daingerfield, a Seton Hall alumna with more than four decades of experience in nursing practice, leadership and education, will present a keynote titled “The Evolving Landscape: Personal Milestones, Political Engagement and the Imperative of Nursing Advocacy.”
Open to students, faculty, alumni and health professionals, the evening will feature remarks from College of Nursing leadership, Daingerfield’s address, an interactive Q&A session and networking opportunities.
A Leading Voice for Nursing Advocacy
As president of the NJSNA, Daingerfield leads the largest statewide professional association for nurses, advocating for full practice authority, title protection and expanded access to care for New Jersey residents. She also serves as professor emerita and accreditation consultant at Felician University, where she has mentored generations of nurses and championed academic excellence.
Her career includes more than 20 years as a nurse leader and educator, shaping health policy initiatives that emphasize prevention, equity and care for vulnerable populations. Daingerfield has also served on multiple NJSNA committees, including as board director and chair of the Policy and Procedure Task Force.
Inspiring the Next Generation
Interim Dean Kristi J. Stinson, Ph.D., R.N., A.P.N., P.N.A.P., noted that Daingerfield’s career reflects the mission of Seton Hall’s College of Nursing.
“Peggy Daingerfield has dedicated her life to advancing the profession through education, advocacy and leadership,” said Stinson. “Her insights will inspire our students, graduates and colleagues to recognize the critical role nurses play in shaping health care policy and improving patient outcomes.”
An Evening of Connection
The College of Nursing’s Dean’s Speaker Series will take place Thursday, October 2, at Seton Hall’s Interprofessional Health Sciences campus in Nutley.
The Dean’s Speaker Series is designed to bring together members of the Seton Hall nursing community with leaders who are shaping the profession. Daingerfield will emphasize how nurses’ voices drive change in policy, education and practice.
The event is free, but registration is required by September 26. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with peers and engage directly with one of New Jersey’s most influential nurse advocates.
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