Nicholas (Niko) Nikolovienis

Nicholas (NIKO) Nikolovienis

Clinical Assistant Professor/Track Director, BS in Respiratory Care Program
College of Nursing and Allied Health

Courses

• Healthcare Policy and Management
• Foundations of Respiratory Care
• Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology
• Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
• Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology
• Mechanical Ventilation
• Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care

Research

• Validity and Reliability of Respiratory Questionnaires
• Effectiveness of Airway Clearance Therapies in Chronic Respiratory Diseases
• Respiratory Rehabilitation for COVID-19 patients from the ICU to the Home Setting
• Digital Respiratory Health Services in Pediatric Patients with CSLD

Education

• BS-RRT, Long Island University (Brooklyn Campus)
• MBA-HCM, Columbia Southern University

Academic Profile

Nicholas (Niko) Nikolovienis is a dedicated Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience specializing in neonatal and pediatric critical care medicine. Caring for children is not only his clinical specialty but also his passion. Mr. Nikolovienis believes that how pediatric patients are managed and treated has a profound impact on both clinical outcomes and the trust of patients’ families.

Throughout his career, Mr. Nikolovienis has worked extensively in neonatal intensive care units and pediatric critical care settings, caring for premature infants and children with complex and critical conditions. These experiences have reinforced his unwavering commitment to patient safety, compassionate care, and effective interdisciplinary collaboration.

In addition to his clinical expertise, Mr. Nikolovienis has earned a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management, which has broadened his perspective on healthcare delivery beyond the bedside. This advanced education strengthened his understanding of leadership, organizational management, and health systems operations. He recognizes that effective healthcare management is essential to delivering safe, high-quality care and requires the integration of public health principles, health policy, and cross-sector collaboration to address the broader determinants of health.

Teaching is a central component of Mr. Nikolovienis’s professional identity. He is deeply committed to educating and mentoring future respiratory therapists and healthcare professionals. He takes pride in guiding students through complex concepts and helping them translate theory into safe and effective clinical practice.

Ultimately, Mr. Nikolovienis’ goal is to prepare competent, compassionate, and accountable healthcare professionals who prioritize patient safety and evidence-based practice. He holds himself to the highest standard, one in which he would trust his students to care for his own family with skill, integrity, and professionalism.