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Kathleen Prendergast, RN, APN, C

Caldwell Mental Health

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Kathleen Prendergastis a nurse practitioner, board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Association in adult psychiatry/ mental health. She graduated cum laude from Jersey City State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Ms. Prendergast then went on to receive a Master of Science in Nursing degree from Rutgers University with the specialty of Adult Psychiatry and Mental Health. She had admitting privileges at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, NJ.
Ms. Prendergast had worked for over 30 years as a Registered Nurse in a variety of areas including psychiatry and substance abuse. As a nurse practitioner, Ms. Prendergast has worked with individuals and their families in outpatient settings dealing with many conditions, including anxiety and depression. Additionally, Ms. Prendergast has served on the graduate faculty of Rutgers University. Ms. Prendergast has been a Clinical Expert on the Scholarly Review Committee for the American Psychiatric Nurses Association. She served as the President of the Society of Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses for two terms.
Prendergst APN is certified by the Neuroscience Institute as a Master Psychopharmacologist. She is also the owner and practices at Caldwell Mental Health, Caldwell NJ where she provides mental health treatment with psychotherapy and/or psychopharmacology treatment. She is also licensed to provide medication assisted treatment (MAT) for individuals with opiate, alcohol, or other substance use disorders


Publications include the following:

Psychiatric Nursing: Back to Basics.
Authors: Cullen-Drill M, Prendergast KM.
Journal: Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services. 2011 Dec;49(12):4-6


​Anesthesia Awareness-Induced Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.
Authors: Prendergast KM, et al.
Journal: Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health. 2012 Oct 15:1-6


Meet Assemblywoman Jasey: A Nurse in the State House. Interview by Kathleen Prendergast.
Authors: Jasey MM.
Journal: N J Nurse. 2012 Oct;42(4):9

Expert Knowledge Areas

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Chronic Mental Illness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Substance Use Disorders