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Ann M. Leonhardt Caprio, DNP

Ann M. Leonhardt Caprio, DNP

Neurology

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Ann Leonhardt-Caprio, DNP, is the Program Coordinator of the University of Rochester Comprehensive Stroke Center at Strong Memorial Hospital and Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing at the University of Rochester. She received undergraduate degrees in nursing at the University of Pittsburgh, and ...
Ann Leonhardt-Caprio, DNP, is the Program Coordinator of the University of Rochester Comprehensive Stroke Center at Strong Memorial Hospital and Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing at the University of Rochester. She received undergraduate degrees in nursing at the University of Pittsburgh, and Master of Science and Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees from the University of Rochester. She joined the UR stroke team as a nurse practitioner in 2006, as a clinical nurse practitioner. She assumed the role of Program Coordinator in 2011 and in 2013 led efforts to achieve the hospital’s certification as a Joint Commission/AHA Comprehensive Stroke Center. Ann’s professional interests include stroke care of older adults, transitions of care, interprofessional education, and process improvement. She is an active member of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association as part of the Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing Council, and a passionate AHA volunteer. She is also active in the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, serving as an abstract reviewer for their annual conference and content reviewer for their professional journal. Ann’s other professional memberships include the American Academy of Neurology, Sigma Theta Tau National Nursing Honor Society, and the Nurse Practitioner Association of New York State.

Professional Background

Ann Leonhardt-Caprio, DNP, is the Program Coordinator of the University of Rochester Comprehensive Stroke Center at Strong Memorial Hospital and Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing at the University of Rochester. She received undergraduate degrees in nursing at the University of Pittsburgh, and ...
Ann Leonhardt-Caprio, DNP, is the Program Coordinator of the University of Rochester Comprehensive Stroke Center at Strong Memorial Hospital and Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing at the University of Rochester. She received undergraduate degrees in nursing at the University of Pittsburgh, and Master of Science and Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees from the University of Rochester. She joined the UR stroke team as a nurse practitioner in 2006, as a clinical nurse practitioner. She assumed the role of Program Coordinator in 2011 and in 2013 led efforts to achieve the hospital’s certification as a Joint Commission/AHA Comprehensive Stroke Center. Dr. Leonhardt-Caprio’s professional interests include stroke care of older adults, transitions of care, interprofessional education, and process improvement. She is an active member of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association as part of the Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing Council, and a passionate AHA volunteer. She is also active in the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, serving as an abstract reviewer for their annual conference and content reviewer for their professional journal. Dr. Leonhardt-Caprio’s other professional memberships include the American Academy of Neurology, Sigma Theta Tau National Nursing Honor Society, and the Nurse Practitioner Association of New York State.

Certified Specialties

Adult Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center

Credentials

Education

DNP | University of Rochester. Nurse Practitioner. 2020

MSN | University of Rochester. Nurse Practitioner. 2006

BSN | University Of Pittsburgh Bradford (USA). 1998

Awards

Fellow of the American Heart Association. 2020

Community Leader Inductee. 2014

Academy of Medicine Nursing Award. 2006

Publications

Journal Articles

A Multi-Component Transition of Care Improvement Project to Reduce Hospital Readmissions Following Ischemic Stroke

Leonhardt-Caprio, AM; Sellers, CR; Palermo, E; Caprio, TV; Holloway, RG.

The Neurohospitalist. 2021; .

Effects of long-term blood pressure lowering and dual antiplatelet treatment on cognitive function in patients with recent lacunar stroke: a secondary analysis from the SPS3 randomised trial.

Pearce LA, McClure LA, Anderson DC, Jacova C, Sharma M, Hart RG, Benavente OR,

The Lancet. Neurology.. 2014 December 13 (12):1177-85. Epub 10/23/2014.

C-reactive protein as a prognostic marker after lacunar stroke: levels of inflammatory markers in the treatment of stroke study.

Elkind MS, Luna JM, McClure LA, Zhang Y, Coffey CS, Roldan A, Del Brutto OH, Pretell EJ, Pettigrew LC, Meyer BC, Tapia J, White C, Benavente OR

Stroke.. 2014 March 45 (3):707-16. Epub 02/12/2014.

Blood-pressure targets in patients with recent lacunar stroke: the SPS3 randomised trial.

, Benavente OR, Coffey CS, Conwit R, Hart RG, McClure LA, Pearce LA, Pergola PE, Szychowski JM

Lancet.. 2013 August 10382 (9891):507-15. Epub 05/29/2013.

Closure of patent foramen ovale versus medical therapy after cryptogenic stroke.

Carroll JD, Saver JL, Thaler DE, Smalling RW, Berry S, MacDonald LA, Marks DS, Tirschwell DL,

The New England journal of medicine.. 2013 March 21368 (12):1092-100. Epub 1900 01 01.

Effects of clopidogrel added to aspirin in patients with recent lacunar stroke.

, Benavente OR, Hart RG, McClure LA, Szychowski JM, Coffey CS, Pearce LA

The New England journal of medicine.. 2012 August 30367 (9):817-25. Epub 1900 01 01.

The cost of radical prostatectomy: retrospective comparison of open, laparoscopic, and robot-assisted approaches.

Joseph JV, Leonhardt A, Patel HR

Journal of robotic surgery.. 2008 May 2 (1):21-4. Epub 02/07/2008.

Laparoscopic radical robotic prostatectomy: a case study.

Borch M, Hattala P, Baron B, Rust K, Simmons B, Leonhardt A, Kiernan M, Shayder D, Davey A, Yovanovich J

Urologic nursing.. 2007 April 27 (2):141-3. Epub 1900 01 01.