Kristan Probeck, MS, RN, BC-CV, ANP-C, of Stony Brook Surgery's Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, has been named Nurse Practitioner (NP) of the Year by the Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island (NPALI). The Nurse Practitioner Association has seven regions across the state of New York (Long Island is Region 7); Probeck is the NP of the Year for Region 7, which consists of about 800 members across Long Island.
“I am deeply honored to receive this award and grateful to the committee and the NPALI," said Probeck. "This award inspires me to continue striving for excellence and making a positive impact in the nurse practitioner field. I share this honor with my colleagues, mentors and patients who inspire me every day. I am motivated by this award to continue advocating for Nurse Practitioners and patients and continuing to improve healthcare outcomes.”
"This award inspires me to continue striving for excellence and making a positive impact in the nurse practitioner field,"--Kristan Probeck
Probeck began her healthcare career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), progressing through Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification and then earning Registered Nurse (RN) credentials in 2003. In 2010, she earned her Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) degree and joined Stony Brook Surgery's vascular division in 2013 as a Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Nurse Practitioner. In this role she is dedicated to ensuring appropriate preventive care and treatment, patient-focused research for safety and quality improvement and has helped develop the Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT) at Stony Brook. A recognized expert in her field, Probeck has spoken about VTE standards and research at national conferences, authored peer-reviewed journal articles and presented award-winning posters at vascular conferences.
The Nurse Practitioner Association was created to protect and advance the profession, encourage camaraderie and sharing of experiences, and act as a resource for student nurse practitioners seeking advice from nurse practitioners across all specialties to share best practices and experiences. The organization consists of thousands of nurse practitioners committed to achieving a high level of professional standards. The New York branch was established in 1980 to promote and support the highest standards of healthcare throughout New York State.
Nomination criteria for the NP of the Year Award includes:
- Current membership of The Nurse Practitioner Association Long Island (NPALI) for at least one (1) consecutive year eligibility for certification to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State
- Meet one (1) or more of the following criteria below
- Individual nominated cannot be a previous winner within the past 10 years
- Demonstrated contribution to the advancement of Nurse Practitioners through excellence in clinical practice
- Volunteer/Community service that exemplifies the profession at either the local, state, national and/or inter-national levels
- Research with relevance to NP clinical practice, education or public policy that has been published in a journal or textbook
- Advancement and promotion of health services in underserved areas of New York State
- Active involvement with The NPA at the local/regional and/or state level that has resulted in a tangible impact and contribution to the mission of the Association.
- Promotion of the profession through outstanding leadership, mentoring, and/or education
Probeck will receive the 2025 Nurse Practitioner of the Year Award at a celebratory dinner this September.
Visit the Division of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery Webpage for more information.
Learn more about the Stony Brook Department of Surgery at their Website.
Learn more about the Nurse Practitioner Association New York State and the Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island (NPALI).
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