KellyÌýCollinsÌýMSN, RN, CNE
School of Nursing - Department of Nursing
Education
PhD Å·ÃÀAƬ of Phoenix
MSN Å·ÃÀAƬ of Hawaii-Manoa
MSA Central Michigan Å·ÃÀAƬ
BSN Å·ÃÀAƬ of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Areas of Expertise
Gerontology
Mental Health
Improvement in Education
Courses Taught
NUR 3730 Mental Health Nursing
NUR 3731 Mental Health Nursing Clinical
NUR 4710 Gerontological Nursing
NUR 3710 Evidence-Based Practice and Leadership
Professional Interests
Improving knowledge in nursing students in gerontology in an attempt to decrease negative stigmas and improve the quality of care to our oldest patients. Improving mental health knowledge in society and the classroom to also prevent stigma and improve quality of care for patients.
Personal Interests/Biography
Golfing, swimming, shopping, going out with friends to dinner or a movie
I have been a Registered Nurse for 37 years. I grew up in Wisconsin and joined the Army Nurse Corps after I graduated from college. I spent about 11 years active duty and 2 ½ years in the Reserve. I decided to stay in Hawaii when I got out of the Army and have worked mostly in mental health and gerontology for the past 20 years. I have been teaching Å·ÃÀAƬ for 18 ½ years. Initially I was an adjunct and taught one course and then in August 2009 I became a full-time instructor Å·ÃÀAƬ.
Presentations and Publications
I recently presented to the Global Virtual Summit on Healthcare and Management from London, England on two nursing programs and the differences found in knowledge and attitudes toward the older adult.
Have submitted my doctoral dissertation for publication in Gerontological Nursing and have been approved but have to submit some revisions for attempt at final approval.
