Linda Piacentine, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC

Linda Piacentine, PhD, RN, ACNP-BCMarquette University

Straz Hall, 565

MilwaukeeWI53201United States of America(414) 288-5696linda.piacentine@marquette.edu

Associate Professor

Education

• BSN, North Park College
• MS, Nursing Administration, DePaul University
• Post-Master’s Certificate, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Marquette University    
• PhD, Nursing, Marquette University

Courses Taught

• NURS 6000: Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
• NURS 8001:  Foundations for Scholars

Research Interests

Dr. Piacentine’s program of research focuses on health promotion. As a qualitative expert and team scientist, she collaborates with interdisciplinary researchers from multiple institutions. Her work seeks to promote health by initiating and maintaining exercise as a health practice, and by implementing interpersonal violence screening and support as a clinical intervention. Her most recent exercise studies include recreational dance to improve health for people with multiple sclerosis and the impact on health of prior participation in collegiate varsity sports. Dr. Piacentine’s research about interpersonal violence focuses on improving healthcare provider knowledge and practice for earlier detection of people at risk for injury. Her primary program of research focuses on the life experiences of people living with chronic conditions and the effect of exercise on their health and well-being.

Professional Affiliations

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners
• Midwest Nursing Research Society
• Sigma Theta Tau International, Delta Gamma at-Large Chapter

Specialization

• Acute Care Nursing
• Ignatian Pedagogy
• Health Promotion through Exercise
• Intimate Partner Violence

Certifications

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (ACNP-BC)

Publications

Link to Marquette University E-Publications - Piacentine

Honors and Awards

2025-2026      Marquette Ignatian Educator of Distinction

2021-2026      AHPRC Research Fellow, Marquette University

2025      Marquette University Faculty All-Star

2023      Nurse Researcher of the Year, Marquette, Delta Gamma at-Large Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International

Funding

2026-2028       Enhancing the Lives of PwMS through Creative Arts Co: Primary Academic Partner: Obeidat; Primary Community Organization Danceworks; Co-Investigators, Ng, Piacentine, Carlson; Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment Community Led Momentum Grant  

2025-2026      Sing Well with Multiple Sclerosis Co-PI: Berry, Ng, Co-Investigators: Piacentine, Pollock, The SingWell Project

2021-2024      Integrating advocates within a healthcare setting to strengthen intimate partner violence screening PI: Chelimsky, Co-Investigator & Marquette PI: Piacentine, Co-Investigators: Schubert, Jordan, Francis, Larkey, Menon, Yan, Lodh, Jerofke-Owen, Galambos, Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment 

2021-2022      2021 CTSI Pilot-ICRE Award Co-PI: Hunter, Kulinski, Papanek, Co-Investigators: Bement, Bollaert, Danduran, Piacentine, Uhrich , Clinical and Translational Science Institute of Southeastern Wisconsin

2021      Sex differences in the persistent effects of COVID-19, Investigators: Hunter, Piacentine, Bement, Papanek; Interdisciplinary Summer Research Grant, Institute for Women’s Leadership, Marquette University

2015-2018      Physician-Directed, Goal-Oriented Exercise Designed to Improve Quality of Life and Modulate Inflammation after Systemic Breast Cancer Treatment, PI: Piacentine, Co-Investigator: Ng, Aurora Cancer Care Research Award