Niloufar Hadidi, PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC, FAHA

Professor Niloufar Hadidi, PhD, APRN, CNS-BC, FANA, was selected as a Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing from the National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence (NHCGNE) Recognition Program. The program recognizes the leadership of nurse educators working with students, faculty, providers and older people in diverse settings.

Improving the mental health, specifically depressive symptoms and cognitive outcomes, in people who have had strokes is the focus of Hadidi’s research, scholarship, advocacy and leadership. She has been extensively engaged in leading grassroots activities for early recognition of stroke symptoms and increasing awareness for the profound physical, psychological and emotional challenges that stroke survivors face and is essential to recovery.

Hadidi has served in leadership roles in the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) as a member of the task force for NACNS competencies for practice and education and as president of Minnesota affiliate of NACNS. She is currently serving in a leadership role in the American Heart Association.

In the classroom, Hadidi developed a collaborative model for PhD, Doctor of Nursing Practice and Bachelor of Science in Nursing students to improve care of older adults.

Her current research focus is on addressing racial disparities in stroke prevention and care in African American communities.

Academic Interests and Focus:
Adult/Gero CNS curriculum, Developing genetic/genomic competencies for nursing students

Courses Currently Taught:

• Application of Genetics in Nursing - Course Developer
• Nurse as Professional-Honors
• Nursing Care of Families-Honors
• Advanced Nursing Practicum in Adult/Gerontology Health
• Adult and Gerontological Nurse Specialist in Acute Care
• Implementing the Role of Clinical Nurse Specialist in Acute Care
• Advanced Nursing Care of Older Adults Practicum
• Assessment and Management of Health for Advanced Practice Nurses, Practicum II
• Advanced Practice CNS Role Across the Life Span: Practicum
• Advanced Practice CNS Role Across the Life Span: Didactic
   

• Chair-Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing Sub-Committee (CVSN) 2021 - 2024
• Board of Directors-National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists 2018 - 2020
• President-Minnesota Affiliate of the National Clinical Nurse Specialists Organization 2013 - 2014

• Professorship in Long- term Care , 2023-Present
• Mathy Mezey Excellence in Aging Award, American Heart Association - 2023
• Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing, National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence (NHCGNE) - 2020
• Excellence in Neuroscience Nurse Educator Award, American Association of Neuroscience Nurses - 2017
• Outstanding Public Service Award, University of Minnesota - 2017
• Outstanding Graduate Adviser Award, University of Minnesota - 2014
• Fesler-Lampert Chair in Aging Studies, Center on Aging-University of Minnesota - 2012-2013
• Excellence in Research,  Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA) - 2011
• Claire M. Fagin Fellow Hartford Postdoctoral Award, John A. Hartford Foundation - 2010-2012

• International Society of Nurses in Genetics (ISONG) Education Strategy Committee-Co-chair, 2020-Present
• International Society of Nurses in Genetics (ISONG)Research Committee, 2020-Present
• International Society of Nurses in Genetics (ISONG) Education Committee, 2020-Present
• National Hartford Center Distinguished Educators, 2020-Present
• National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS), 2012-Present
• Minnesota Affiliate of National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, 2012-Present
• American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, 2006-Present
• American Heart Association-Stroke Council, 2000-Present
• Minnesota Affiliate of NACNS Awards Committee, 2015
• Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association , 2011-2013
• National Hartford Center of Genrontological Nursing Excellence, 2010-Present

Watry, R. A. M., Hadidi, N., Kreitzer, M. J., Bhimani, R., Yu, F., & Salisbury, D. L. (2024). Affective symptoms and quality of life in persons experiencing subjective cognitive decline: A cross‐sectional analysis. Alzheimer's & Dementia, 20, e090554.

Colsch, R., Onweni-Eze, M., Byrd, E., Damush, T., Olney, C., Reardon, E., & Hadidi, N. N. (2024). Women veterans' stroke risk factors: Identified prevention methods and knowledge gaps. Military Medicine, usae445. https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/usae445

Hadidi, N. N., Taylor, Z., Gorzycki, E., Jones, C., Pasdo, A., Gurvich, O. V., & Everson-Rose, S. A. (2024). Stroke prevention education in African Americans: Lessons learned from a community based participatory feasibility study. Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community, 1-24. https://doi.org/10.1080/10852352.2024.2408506

Zrelak, P. A., Seagraves, K. B., Belagaje, S., Dusenbury, W., Garcia, J. J., Hadidi, N. N., Keigher, K. M., Love, M., Pucciarelli, G., Schorr, E., & Velasco, C. (2024). Nursing's role in psychosocial health management after a stroke event: A scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Stroke, 55(10), e281-e294. https://doi.org/10.1161/STR.0000000000000471

Hadidi, N. N., Gorzycki, E., Jones, C., Everson-Rose, S. A., Taylor, Z., & Gurvich, O. (2023). Sharing perspectives in African American communities to reduce stroke risk through community listening circles. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 40(2), 119-132. https://doi.org/10.1080/07370016.2022.2161306

Ospel, J. M., Schaafsma, J. D., Leslie-Mazwi, T. M., Amin-Hanjani, S., Asdaghi, N., Gordon-Perue, G. L., Couillard, P., Hadidi, N. N., Bushnell, C., McCullough, L. D., & Goyal, M. (2022). Toward a better understanding of sex-and gender-related differences in endovascular stroke treatment: A scientific statement from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Stroke, 53(8), e396-e406. https://doi.org/10.1161/STR.0000000000000411

Lee, S., Hadidi, N. N., Lindgren, B. R., Kelley, R., & Lindquist, R. (2022). Peer group support intervention to reduce cardiovascular disease risk for African American men according to Life's Simple 7 in faith-based communities. Research and Theory for Nursing Practice. https://doi.org/10.1891/RTNP-2021-0111

Claeys, J., & Hadidi, N. N. (2020). Association between family history of stroke and stroke risk: A community survey. Western Journal of Nursing Research. https://doi.org/10.1177/0193945920957935

Hultman, M. T., Everson-Rose, S. A., Tracy, M. F., & Hadidi, N. N. (2020). Challenges and lessons learned tailoring a behavioral intervention for stroke survivor-care partner dyads. Journal of Neuroscience Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1097/jnn.0000000000000532

Atherton, S., Baker, K., Hadidi, N., Manchester, C., Modic, M., Tracy, M. F., & Walker, J. (2019). Statement on clinical nurse specialist practice and education (3rd ed.).

Lee, S., Schorr, E., Hadidi, N., Kelley, R., Treat-Jacobson, D., & Lindquist, R. (2018). Power of peer support to change health behavior to reduce risks for heart disease and stroke for African American men in a faith-based community. Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40615-018-0460-7

Hadidi, N. N., Wagner, R. H., & Lindquist, R. (2017). Non-pharmacological treatments for post-stroke depression: An integrative review of the literature. Research in Gerontological Nursing, 10(4), 182-195. https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20170524-02

Hadidi, N. N., Lindquist, R., Buckwalter, K., & Savik, K. (2015). Feasibility of a pilot study of problem solving therapy for stroke survivors. Rehabilitation Nursing, 1, 327-337. https://doi.org/10.1002/rnj.148

Hadidi, N. N., Cullen, K. R., Hall, L. M., Lindquist, R., Buckwalter, K. C., & Mathews, E. (2014). Functional magnetic resonance imaging as experienced by stroke survivors. Research in Gerontological Nursing, 1-6. https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20140820-01

International

Watry, R.A., Hadidi, N.N., Kreitzer, M.J., Bhimani, R., Yu, F., Salisbury, D. Affective Symptoms and Quality of Life in Persons Experiencing Subjective Cognitive Decline: A Cross-sectional Analysis. Alzheimer's Association International Conference, July 2024

Watry, R.A., Hadidi, N.N., Kreitzer, M.J., Bhimani, R., Yu, F., Salisbury, D. Impact of Aerobic Cycling on Affective Symptoms and Quality of Life in Persons Experiencing Subjective Cognitive Decline. Alzheimer's Association International Conference, July 2024

Colsch, R., Onweni-Eze, M., Byrd, E.M., Reardon, E.E., Olney, C., Damush, T.M., Hadidi, N.N (senior author) Stroke Risk Factor and Prevention Considerations in Women Veterans.  International Stroke Conference, Feb 2024

Hadidi, N.N., Gorzycki, E., Jones, C., Taylor, Z., Zulu, M., Gurvich, O. “Building Trust in African American Communities to Reduce Stroke Risk Through Community Listening Circles” International Council of Nurses, 2023

Gorzycki, E., Jones, C., Hadidi, N.N “Development of Community-Engaged Hypertension Education to Reduce Stroke Risk in African Americans", Sigma's 33rd International Nursing Research Congress, Rising Stars of Research and Scholarship, 2022

Wilder, J., Hadidi, N.N., Lucas, R., Hanson-Zalot, M. “Genomic Education Strategies and Tactics: Coordinating Efforts to Impact Clinical Practice”, Paper presentation, International Society of Nurses in Genetics (ISONG), 2021

Hadidi, N., Hultman., M., Shibeshi, H., St. Anthony, D., Claeys, J., & Wong, J. “PhD DNP and BSN Collaboration: An Innovative Approach to Advancing Nursing Research and Practice”, Paper presentation, International Council of Nurses & NPAPN, 2021

Hadidi,. N., Tierney, M., Claeys, J., Gurvich, O. Knowledge of Stroke Warning Signs and Risk Factors in Minnesota Adults. Poster, International Stroke Conference American Heart Association & American Stroke Association, 2021

National

Anderson, B., Shibeshi, H., & Hadidi, N.N. Capturing and Integrating “What Matters” Among Geriatric Trauma Patients. National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, March 2025.

Hadidi, N.N. Jones, C.., Gorzycki, E., Pasdo, A., Gurvich, O., & Everson-Rose, S., Stroke Prevention Education in African Americans: A Community Based Participatory Feasibility Study. Paper Presentation. Gerontological Society of America, Nov 13, 2024

*Taylor, Z., Jones, C., Hadidi, N.N. “Community-Centered Education to Prevent Diabetes & Reduce Stroke Risk in Twin Cities African American Communities: A Quality Improvement Project” 2023 MNRS Annual Research Conference, 2023

Tierney, M., Gurvich, O. Hadidi, N., “Randomized Feasibility Study of Problem-Solving Therapy Compared to Stroke Education for Depressive Symptoms and Quality of Life in Stroke Survivor-Care Partner Dyads”. poster, American Heart Association, Scientific, 2021

Hadidi, N., Jones, C., Everson-Rose, S., Jacoway, D., Smith, B., Shaw, T., Zulu, M DeSota, J.,., Taylor, Z., Gorzyski, E., “Building Trust and Reducing Stroke Burden in African American Communities”., PHDR Seminar, 2021

Hultman,M., St. Anthony, D., Shibeshi, H., & Hadidi, N. PhD/DNP Collaboration Project to Improve Patient Outcomes for Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Dyads. poster, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Doctoral Education Conference, 2020

Hadidi, N. “Post-stroke Depression: FMRI”. Invited Speaker, International Stroke Conference American Heart Association & American Stroke Association Honolulu, HI., 2019

Regional / State / Local

*Gorzycki, E., Jones, C., Hadidi, N.N  “Development of Community-Engaged Hypertension Education to Reduce Stroke Risk in African Americans Nursing Research Day 2023

*Taylor, Z., Jones, C., Hadidi, N.N. “Community-Centered Education to Prevent Diabetes & Reduce Stroke Risk in Twin Cities African American Communities: A Quality Improvement Project” Nursing Research Day 2023

Shibeshi, H., Stellpflug, C., & Hadidi, N Implementation of an Educational Plan to Increase Knowledge for Pulmonary Nurses to Prevent, Recognize, and Mitigate Post-Intensive Care Syndrome., Minnesota Affiliate of National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (MNNACNS), 2019

St. Anthony, D., Lembke, J. & Hadidi, N. CURB Falls Now: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Fall Prevention., Minnesota Affiliate of National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (MNNACNS), 2019

Award; Josten Grant: Co-design of a Stroke Intervention Model with African American Communities: A Focus Group Study.
Sponsoring Organization: School of Nursing Foundation
Award dates: 2023-2025

Award: Building Trust and Reducing the Burden of Stroke in African American Communities 
Principal Investigator: Hadidi, Niloufar Niakosari
Sponsoring Organization: CTSI CEARCH Pilot Grant
Award Dates: 2021 - 2022

Award: The Association between Physical Exercise, Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Mild Cognitive Impairment in Health and Retirement Study,
Principal Investigator: Hadidi, Niloufar Niakosari
Sponsoring Organization: School of Nursing Foundation
Award Dates: 2020 - 2021

Award: D2D: Stroke:  Men vs. Women Gender Differences in Stroke Knowledge and Stroke Outcomes in Minnesota Adults
Principal Investigator: Hadidi, Niloufar Niakosari
Sponsoring Organization: School of Nursing Foundation
Award Dates: 2018 - 2019

Award: Fesler-Lampert Chair in Aging Studies
Principal Investigator: Hadidi, Niloufar Niakosari
Sponsoring Organization: Center on Aging-University of Minnesota
Award Dates: 2012 - 2013

Award: Impact of Problem-Solving Therapy on Brain Networks in Depressed Stroke Survivors
Principal Investigator: Hadidi, Niloufar Niakosari
Award Dates: 2010 - 2013

Award: Qualitative Study: Life After Sudden Cardiac Death with
Principal Investigator: Lindquist, Ruth Ann
Award Dates: 2009 - 2010

Award: Qualitative Study Life After Sudden Cardiac Death with I
Principal Investigator: Lindquist, Ruth Ann
Sponsoring Organization: Sigma Theta Tau Intenational
Award Dates: 2009 - 2010

Award: Establishing Types of Depression in Stroke Patients: Pre
Principal Investigator: Hadidi, Niloufar Niakosari
Sponsoring Organization: Midwest Nursing Research Society
Award Dates: 2009 - 2011

• Community-based research: Stroke disparities in African American communities
• Psychosocial therapy for reducing post-stroke depressive symptoms
• fMRI and neuron connectivity in stroke survivors undergoing problem-solving therapy