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Dr. Victor PetrecaDr. Victor Petreca is an Assistant Professor at the Boston College William Connell School of Nursing. Prior to his arrival at Boston College, he worked as an assistant professor at the Regis College. He is a board-certified Advanced Practice Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and currently licensed in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Maine. He has extensive experience in psychiatry (including forensics, with a specialization in personality disorders), correctional healthcare, psychopharmacology and risk assessment.
Dr. Petreca received his PhD degree from Boston College, Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Massachusetts Boston, |
a Master of Science degree in nursing (psychiatry and mental health specialty) fromthe MGH institute of Health Professions, and Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences/Medical Technology from Eastern Michigan University.
In his clinical work, he has performed over 6,500 psychiatric evaluations in forensic settings, including diagnostic interviews and risk assessments. He has also led over 23,000 psychiatry/mental health sessions with incarcerated individuals. He has practiced in 8 correctional facilities at the state level, in addition to evaluating and providing psychiatric care to individuals who are under supervision of the Federal Bureau of Prisons as they reintegrate into society.
In his academic work, his research focuses on forensic psychiatry and nursing, examining issues related to victimology, sexual offending and violent behavior (e.g. dismemberment, mutilation, strangulation). His research is also funded by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health to explore jail diversion programs for those with severe mental illnesses.
EDUCATION
B.S. Eastern Michigan University
B.S.N. MGH Institute of Health Professions
M.S.N. MGH Institute of Health Professions
DNP University of Massachusetts, Boston
Ph.D. Boston College Connell School of Nursing
In his clinical work, he has performed over 6,500 psychiatric evaluations in forensic settings, including diagnostic interviews and risk assessments. He has also led over 23,000 psychiatry/mental health sessions with incarcerated individuals. He has practiced in 8 correctional facilities at the state level, in addition to evaluating and providing psychiatric care to individuals who are under supervision of the Federal Bureau of Prisons as they reintegrate into society.
In his academic work, his research focuses on forensic psychiatry and nursing, examining issues related to victimology, sexual offending and violent behavior (e.g. dismemberment, mutilation, strangulation). His research is also funded by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health to explore jail diversion programs for those with severe mental illnesses.
EDUCATION
B.S. Eastern Michigan University
B.S.N. MGH Institute of Health Professions
M.S.N. MGH Institute of Health Professions
DNP University of Massachusetts, Boston
Ph.D. Boston College Connell School of Nursing