Kathleen M Andresen DNP, RN RN-BSN Program Coordinator Assistant Professor St. Ambrose University 1320 West Lombard Davenport, IA 52804 andresenkathleenm@sau.edu FORMAL EDUCATION 2011 Doctor of Nursing Practice Rush University College of Nursing Chicago, IL Concentrations: Organizational Leadership & Nursing Education Project: Promoting Expansion of Nursing Clinical Instruction & Learning 2008 Master of Science, Nursing University of Iowa College of Nursing Iowa City, IA Concentrations: School Health & Nursing Education 2002 Bachelor of Science, Health Arts University of St. Francis Joliet, IL 1994 Associate Degree, Nursing Scott Community College Bettendorf, IA 1989 Diploma, Practical Nursing Scott Community College Bettendorf, IA PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2009 -present Coordinator of RN-BSN Program (Appointed January 2012) Assistant Professor St. Ambrose University Department of Nursing Davenport, IA
AWARDS 2003 -present Public Health Nurse/ School Health Consultant Scott County Health Department Davenport, IA 2002-2003 Nurse Manager Obstetrics & Pediatrics Community Health Care, Inc. Davenport, IA 2000-2002 Clinical Instructor Scott Community College Bettendorf, IA 1997-2002 Nurse Coordinator Immunization Program Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program Bettendorf, IA 1990-1997 Staff Nurse Oncology Unit (1995-1997) Addictions Recovery Unit (1990-1995) Genesis Medical Center Davenport, IA 2014 Excellence in Teaching ACCEL Program St. Ambrose University 2007 Iowa School Nurse of the Year Iowa School Nurse Organization 2008 State School Nurse of the Year (IA) National Association of School Nurses PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
2012 American Public Health Association 2009 Association of Community Health Nurse Educators 2008 Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Gamma Chapter) 2003 Area Education Agency 9 School Nurse Associations (President 2004-2006) 2003 Iowa School Nurse Organization (Executive Board 2013-present) 2003 National Association of School Nurses (National Director, Iowa 2013-present) COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS 2003-Present Scott County Kids Health Committee (Co-chair 2012) PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS (Current) 2014-Presently Enrolled Online Teaching & Learning Certificate Governor s State University, University Park, IL 2003 Occupational Hearing Conservation Certification Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation 2003 Certification for STD Nurse Clinician Cincinnati Public Health Dept 2003 Asthma 101 Instructor Certification American Lung Association 2003 Basic Cardiac Life Support Instructor Certification American Heart Association 2003 First Aid Instructor Certification American Heart Association 2003 HIV Counselor Certification Iowa Department of Public Health 2000 Nurse Aide Instructor Certification Scott Community College 1994 Registered Nurse Iowa Board of Nursing License #052765
SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES Reviewer 2013 Association of Community Health Nurse Educators Conference Abstract Submissions Reviewer 2013 International Journal of Nursing Education and Scholarship External Reviewer SAGE Publishing, Inc. Thousand Oaks, CA 2009-present Journal of School Nursing External Reviewer; Communicable Disease Management in Schools SAGE Publishing, Inc. Thousand Oaks, CA 2010 Public Health Science and Nursing Practice: Caring for Populations Chapter Reviewer; Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Management F.A. Davis Company Philadelphia, PA 2010 Pediculosis Position Statement Content Expert Reviewer National Association of School Nurses Silver Spring, MD 2008 Management of Head Lice Evidence-Based Guideline Content Expert Reviewer The University of Iowa Nursing Research Translation and Dissemination Core Iowa City, IA Publications 2013 Encyclopedia of School Health. Management of Infectious Disease: Lice SAGE Publications, Inc. Thousand Oaks, CA 2012 School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text, 2 nd Edition Chapter Contributing Author; Behavior Assessment and Management in School F.A. Davis Company
2009 Andresen, K., & McCarthy, A.M. (2009). A policy change strategy for head lice management. The Journal of School Nursing. 25 (6) 407-416 Citations 2010 Pediculosis Management Statement National Association of School Nurses Silver Spring, MD ST. AMBROSE UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES University 2013-present HR Committee (At Large Faculty Representative) 2012-present Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellows 2012-2013 ACCEL Program Faculty Advisory Board College of Health Sciences & Education 2011-2013 Facilities Committee Member 2011-2013 Resource Committee Member Department of Nursing 2011-2012 MSN Program Committee 2010-2013 Clinical/Lab Committee (chairperson 2010-2012) 2009-present BSN Curriculum Committee (chairperson 2009-2011) TEACHING Ad hoc committees: 2011-2012 Nursing Department Chair Search Committee 2011-2012 Nursing Pinning Ceremony Committee 2011-2012 Student Success Committee 2009-2010 BSN Program Director Search Committee St. Ambrose University NURS 630 Health Promotion/Disease Prevention (Course Coordinator 2010-2012) 3 Credit Hours Required- Master Level NURS 460 Community Health Nursing (Clinical) (Traditional & ACCEL) 4 Credit Hours Required- Senior Baccalaureate Level
NURS 470 Nursing Management (Course Coordinator 2010-2012) (Traditional & ACCEL) 2 Credit Hours Required- Senior Baccalaureate Level NURS 480 Professional Trends & Issues (Didactic) (Traditional & ACCEL) 2 Credit Hours Required- Senior Baccalaureate Level NURS 410 Community Health Nursing (Didactic) (Traditional & ACCEL) 3 Credit Hours Required- Senior Baccalaureate Level NURS 150 Professional Role Development (Course Coordinator 2011-2012) 1 Credit Hour Required- Sophomore Baccalaureate Rush University College of Nursing (Teacher Assistant) 2011 NUR521 Research and Evidence-Based Nursing Practice: Impacting Clinical Outcomes 3 Credit Hours (Online) Required Master Level STUDENT ADVISEMENT 2009- Present RN-BSN ACCEL Students PRESENTATIONS Mar 2014 Oct 2013 Sept 2013 Aug 2013 Foundations in Faith Community Nursing; Community Assessment Genesis Health System, Davenport, IA Training Course for Faith Community Nurses Everything You Need to Know About the Interview Quad Cities Dress for Success Training Session for DFS Participants Management of Health Conditions in Early Childhood Settings St. Ambrose University Course ECE131 Guest: School Health Content Expert Teamwork that Works
Quad Cities Dress for Success Professional Women s Group Professional Development Session July 2013 March 2013 Sept 2012 April 2012 Sept 2010 April 2009 Pediculosis Management in Scott County Schools Scott County Board of Health Research Project Findings Report Foundations in Faith Community Nursing; Community Assessment Genesis Health System, Davenport, IA Training Course for Faith Community Nurses From Theory to Practice; Building a Coordinated School Health Program Genesis Health System, Davenport, IA Continuing Education for School Health Initiative Stakeholders Strategies for Pediculosis Management in the School Setting Pleasant Valley Community School District, IA Strategies for Pediculosis Management in the School Setting Scott County Health Department, IA Continuing Education for Public Health Nurses Managing Lice in Schools; Heading for Change Iowa School Nurse Organization State Conference, Ames, IA Strategies for Pediculosis Management in the School Setting Davenport Community School District, IA Management of Health Conditions in Early Childhood Settings St. Ambrose University Course ECE131, IA Guest: School Health Content Expert Donating Life: Dan s Story Genesis Health System, Davenport, IA Continuing Education for Health Professionals Navigating School Health: A GPS Guide for School Nurses Scott Community College, Davenport, IA Utilizing Evidence to Manage Food Allergies in the School Setting
Iowa School Nurse Association, Ankeny, IA Continuing Education for Health Professionals Oct 2008 Aug 2008 April 2008 Translating Research-based Head Lice Management to a School District Rock Island School Nurse Association, Rock Island, IL Translating Research-based Head Lice Management to a School District University of Iowa School Health Research Consortium, IA City, IA Continuing Education for Research Consortium Members Lice 101 for School Personnel Scott County Area School Districts, Davenport, IA Continuing Education for School Employees PERSONAL INTERESTS/COMMUNITY SUPPORT Iowa Organ & Tissue Donor Network National Alliance for Mental Illness Rails to Trails Conservancy