I’m so glad to have you in the course! Thanks for taking a minute to view my introduction. First, I want you to know….
I love RUNNING! Running is my favorite. So far I’ve completed a half marathon in Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Texas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Wisconsin, Washington, Florida, Massachusetts, and South Carolina. My husband, also a RN and FHSU graduate, and I love to travel with our two daughters as I run each state and someday reach my goal of a half marathon in all 50 states!
Now, tell me about yourself!
I didn’t include how I see myself as a leader within my current nursing role. I work in a smaller office/clinic setting with 6 providers. There are only 3 nurses including myself for all 6 providers. I have a lot of autonomy and responsibility to my patients to make sure they are receiving the proper treatment they need. I work closely with our physicians and office manager to make sure the clinic runs smoothly and patients are satisfied.
When you get your doctoral degree, will it be in education or practice? Just curious.
Thanks for your question Christy! The degree is a DNP, but I do not wish to practice as an advanced practice nurse (or nurse practitioner). My passion is translating the research to practice and developing highly effective delivery systems to improve processes. I’ve developed nursing orientation programs for several health systems, hospital educational programs, and evidence-based improvement projects for the hospital I work for (mostly policy development and practice guidelines). This is my love!
Katie, you need to run the Flying Pig Marathon (or half marathon) in Cincinnati. I’m an avid runner as well. Looking forward to a great semester. Thanks for sharing!
Jeff
GREAT! Thanks for the recommendation. I’ve actually tagged that race as a possibility for Ohio. It does look fun!
Hello Katie, I think it is a wonderful goal to run a half marathon in all 50 states. I have ran two half marathons in Kansas. One in Abilene and one in Wichita. I have taken some time off of running but am starting to get back into it. I am running a 5k in Las Vegas in a couple weeks. I am looking forward to another class with you.
Have so much fun in Vegas! I’ve never stayed there but want to run the Rock N Roll Las Vegas half. I’m running Rock the Parkway in KC next month (Missouri). Come run with me!