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Nancy Kern

Asst Professor Term

School of Nursing

Orcid identifier0000-0002-2555-753X
  • Asst Professor Term
    School of Nursing
  • 502-852-7228 (Work)

BIO

Dr. Nancy Kern is an experienced nurse educator and Family Nurse Practitioner with a career spanning clinical practice, academic leadership, and community health. She holds an EdD in Educational Leadership and is currently pursuing a PhD in Nursing. Her teaching focuses on community health and global health public health, and she has published and presented widely on nursing education, advocacy, and simulation.  

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Assistant Professor
    University of Louisville, School of Nursing, Louisville, United StatesAug 2021
  • Associate Professor
    Spalding University, School of Nursing, Louisville, United StatesJan 2010 - Jul 2021
  • Adjunct Faculty
    Spalding University, School of Nursing, Louisville, United StatesJan 2009 - Jan 2010
  • Adjunct Clinical Faculty
    Butler University, School of Pharmacy, Indianapolis, United StatesAug 2007 - Jun 2010
  • Adjunct Clinical Faculty
    Purdue University, School of Pharmacy, Lafayette, IN, United StatesJul 2000 - Jun 2010
  • Instructor
    University of Louisville, School of Nursing, Louisville, United StatesAug 2002 - Mar 2006
  • Adjunct Faculty
    Spalding University, School of Nursing, Louisville, United StatesMay 1997 - Dec 2001

DEGREES

  • EdD
    Spalding University, Louisville, KY, USAAug 2000 - May 2005
  • Post-MSN Certificate, Adult-Gero Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
    University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, United StatesAug 2013 - May 2014
  • MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner
    Spalding University, Louisville, United StatesAug 1993 - Aug 1995
  • BSN
    Regents College, University of the State ofNew York, Albany, United StatesJan 1989 - Sep 1992
  • Diploma
    Kentucky Baptist Hospital School of Nursing, Louisville, United StatesJan 1982 - Dec 1982
  • BS, Mental Health Technology
    Hahnemann University Hospital, College of Allied Health Professions, Philadelphia, United StatesAug 1976 - Jun 1978
  • BA coursework, no degree, Psychology
    Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, United StatesSep 1974 - Jun 1976

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Family Nurse Practitioner
    American Academy of Nurse PractitionersNov 1995