RN Educator & SANE
Upstate University Hospital Community Campus & Vera House, Inc.
Syracuse, NY
Cathy Narcavage-Bradley DNP, RN, PHNA-BC, AFN-BC, SANE-A, SANE-P, NYSAFE, LCCE, CLC
holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Rush University (Chicago, IL), a Master of Science in
Nursing- Community Health emphasis from the University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT) and a
Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Public Health Nursing from the University of Colorado Anschutz
Medical Campus (Denver, CO).
Cathy is ANCC board certified in Advanced Public Health Nursing (PHNA-BC) and Advanced
Forensic Nursing (AFN-BC); other certifications include Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Adult/Adolescent (SANE-A) and Pediatrics (SANE-P), Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator
(LCCE), and Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC).
As a practicing Registered Nurse since 1995, current professional roles include improving the
health of populations with a focus on maternal-child education, new parent education and
support, and violence prevention and response in the community. Cathy currently works at
Upstate Community Hospital’s Family Birth Center as a Nurse Educator and Coordinator of the
Upstate Best Beginnings Childbirth.& New Family Classes, in the community as a pediatric and
adult/adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner responding to the local Emergency
departments in Syracuse at Vera House, Inc., and virtually to hospitals across New York State
through St Peter’s Health Partners TeleSAFE program.
Cathy is an active volunteer in multiple professional organizations and has presented at
multiple local, state, and national conferences.
Cathy is passionate about advocating for patient-centered, trauma-informed care and patient
education allowing for fully informed choices in healthcare.
During her free time, Cathy enjoys listening to music, traveling, hiking, and relaxing with family
and friends.
(Code 2) What Would You Do? Case Review
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM US CT
