Psi Upsilon Member Highlight
Philip Tarantino, PhD, MBA, MS, RN
Phil is a Registered Nurse and business planning consultant on Long Island in New York. He has worked in hospitals, higher education, various corporations, and community settings for over 44 years. His focus has been neonatal intensive care, education, administration, consultation services, and community service. While in high school, Phil considered entering the Nassau County Police Department as a paramedic. He attended the Board of Cooperative Education (BOCES) program in high school and received his LPN (1980). He enjoyed the opportunities that nursing offered, so he enrolled in the Bachelor of Science Nursing program at Molloy College, graduated in 1984, and accepted a Neonatal Intensive Care staff position at North Shore University Hospital on Long Island. Phil was promoted to a leadership position and returned to school to obtain his Master of Science degree in Nursing Administration at Adelphi University. At Adelphi University, Phil was inducted into the Alpha Omega Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau in May 1989 and graduated with his MS degree in May 1989. Looking to expand his career opportunities, he enrolled in an Executive MBA program at Dowling College on Long Island in 1995. This degree dramatically impacted his career. Phil was recruited to the Stony Brook University School of Nursing as their first Director of Distance Education and Assistant Dean for Student Affairs in 1996. He also served the Kappa Gamm Chapter of Sigma while at Stony Brook University. Phil was also recruited to serve as an executive board member of the Boys and Girls Club of Suffolk County, Inc., in 1996 and retired from his service with the club in January 2018. He served the club as their treasurer and interim CEO. Once immersed in a university setting, Phil quickly obtained his PhD focusing on healthcare management. He is also the recipient of the Veritas Medal, Molloy College’s highest honor, and currently an active member and Board member of the Psi Upsilon Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society. Phil has provided business consulting services to various corporations, churches, and individuals. As a visionary leader, he has worked in a classroom setting, one-on-one with students to develop their interests and help them realize their goals, never losing sight of what is special and interesting about each person and their choices. Phil is married with two children and three grandchildren. Phil remains active in the Psi Upsilon Chapter as a Chapter Leader serving as the Treasurer and as a Foundation Donor.