Allison Dimsdale

Bio

Allison M. Dimsdale, DNP, NP-C, AACC, FAANP, is a distinguished nurse practitioner and clinical leader with a longstanding commitment to advancing cardiovascular care and nursing practice. Dr. Dimsdale serves as the Associate Chief Nursing Officer for Advanced Practice and Vice President of Duke University Health System. She is nationally recognized for her leadership in implementing innovative models of team-based care and interprofessional collaboration. As a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP) and the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACC), Dr. Dimsdale has been instrumental in shaping policy, education, and research initiatives that empower advanced practice providers across diverse clinical settings.

Education

• DNP, Duke University
• MSN, Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Duke University
• BSN, University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Professional Memberships

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
• American College of Cardiology (ACC)
• American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR)

Areas of Expertise

• Advanced practice leadership and management
• Interprofessional team-based care
• Cardiovascular disease prevention and management
• Quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

Selected Honors and Recognition

• Fellow, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
• Fellow, American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Excellence in Leadership Award, Duke University Health System
• Distinguished Alumna Award, Duke University School of Nursing

Contact

Email: allison.dimsdale@duke.edu