Alex Wolf (he/him/his) is an Assistant Professor at the MGH Institute of Health Professions School of Nursing. He teaches courses in the Accelerated BSN and Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner programs. His primary area of scholarly interest is focused on better preparing nurses, advanced practice nurses, and other healthcare providers 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). 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 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.
Intersectionality and Inclusive Serious Illness Communication in the Intensive Care Unit
Nurses, Please Don't Withdraw Care
Palliative Care and Moral Distress: An Institutional Survey of Critical Care Nurses
Palliative Care and Moral Distress in the Intensive Care Unit: An Integrative Literature Review
A Novel Interprofessional Approach to End-of-Life Care Education: A Pilot Evaluation
In addition, Dr. Wolf regularly presents at conferences and industry events. Please see his CV for a complete list of presentations.
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
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.
Humanizing Disability in Nursing Education Through Lived Experience Videos. Presented at Massachusetts and Rhode Island League for Nursing Fall Conference, Worcester, MA, 10/27/23.
The Use of Inclusive Language to Promote Belonging in Undergraduate Nursing Education. Presented at National League for Nursing Summit, Washington, DC, 09/29/2023