Alex Wolf (he/him/his) is an Assistant Professor at the MGH Institute of Health Professions School of Nursing. He teaches courses in the Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing (DEN) program and is track co-coordinator of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program. In addition to his academic work, Dr. Wolf practices as a nurse practitioner in the Division of Palliative Care and Geriatric Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Dr. Wolf's scholarly interests are focused on better preparing nurses, advanced practice nurses, and other healthcare team members to provide palliative care to patients and families dealing with serious illnesses. Since 2023, Dr. Wolf has served on the national faculty for the End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC).
Dr. Wolf received his Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Virginia in 2016. An experienced advanced practice nurse, Dr. Wolf holds board certifications as an adult-gerontology acute care clinical nurse specialist and nurse practitioner, as well as hospice and palliative care. He is a member of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, and the National League for Nursing.
- BS, Nursing, 2010, Regis University, Denver, CO
- MS, Nursing, 2016, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
- DNP, 2016, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Dr. Wolf has published numerous papers - some titles are highlighted below. You can view a complete listing of Dr. Wolf's publications on ResearchGate or in his CV.
Identifying and Avoiding Predatory Conferences. American Journal of Nursing.
Palliative Care and Moral Distress: An Institutional Survey of Critical Care Nurses.
In addition, Dr. Wolf regularly presents at conferences and industry events. Please see his CV for a complete list of presentations.
Hunt, K., Wolf, A., & Penfield, M. Beginning at the End: Early Exposure to Palliative Care Through Simulation. Presented at New England League of Nursing Educators Conference, 3/28/25
Salguero, R., Wocial, J., & Wolf, A. (Webinar). Fostering Compassion and Belonging in Palliative Care Nursing Education through Language. ELNEC Webinar, 3/4/25
Smith, A., Stanek, J., & Wolf, A. (Webinar). Advancing Palliative Care Education: Innovative Strategies in Interprofessional Education and Faculty Assessment, Online Webinar, 12/12/24
Wolf, A. (Poster). Faculty Perspectives of Palliative Care Education in an Accelerated BSN Program: An Introspective Needs Assessment. Presented at ELNEC Faculty Workshop, Portland, OR, 07/18/2024
White, K. & Wolf, A. (Podium). Turning Your Clinical Passions into Publications: Lessons and Stories in Palliative Care. Presented at MGH Institute of Health Professions School of Nursing Dean’s Career Development Series, Boston, MA, 05/27/24