Kathleen M. Andresen, DNP, MSN, RN

Educational background

DNP, Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Rush University
MSN, Master of Science in Nursing, The University of Iowa
BS, Bachelor of Science in Health Arts, University of St. Francis
ADN, Associates Degree in Nursing, Scott Community College

Professional services

Scott County Kids, School Health Committee
School Health Initiative Advisory Board
University of Iowa School Nurse Research Consortium

Professional organizations

National Association of School Nurses
Iowa School Nurse Organization (School Nurse of the Year 2007)
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
Association of Community Health Nursing Educators

Work experience

Public Health Nurse, Scott County Health Department
OB/Pediatric Department Nurse Manager, Community Health Care, Inc.
Staff Nurse Scott County Women, Infants & Children Program
Nurse Aide Instructor, Scott Community College
Staff Nurse, Mercy Hospital/Genesis Medical Center

Courses taught

Nursing 410 Community Health Nursing
Nursing 460 Community Health Clinical Component
Nursing 150 Professional Role Development
Nursing 470 Nursing Management
Nursing 630 Health Promotion/Disease Prevention

Areas of scholarship and interest

Translating Evidence-based research into practice
Coordinated School Health
Knitting and Crochet

Community service

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) Volunteer
Iowa Donor Network Volunteer
Active in Faith Community