Kathleen B. Nath, RN, MSN

Instructor

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Contact

KatNath@creighton.edu
Faculty - Nursing
College of Nursing
PHX - Phoenix Health Sciences - 603U

Kathleen B. Nath, RN, MSN

Instructor


Kat Nath is an Instructor at Creighton University College of Nursing, based in Phoenix, Arizona. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing Education and is currently completing her EdD in Education/Leadership, expected in August 2025. Kat's scholarly project examines the impact of intentional self-care practices on mitigating incivility among nurses.
Her research is situated within the broader field of nursing professional development, addressing critical issues of well-being and workplace dynamics that impact patient care and nurse retention. Professor Nath envisions contributing to the academic community by developing evidence-based strategies to promote nurse resiliency, fostering healthier work environments, and advocating for policies that support nurse well-being, thereby improving the quality and sustainability of the nursing workforce.

 

Teaching Interests

  • Med-Surg; Geriatrics

Research Focus

Student nurse anxiety and self care methodologies,  geriatric polypharmacy, Integrative health and healing

Department

Nursing - Bachelors

Position

Instructor

General

  • Journal of Nursing Education
    Jacque Williams MSN, RN, Marilee Aufdenkamp MS, RN, Cindy Selig DNP, APRN, RNC-OB, Kathleen Hirsch MSN, RN, Christine Young MSN, RN Nursing Students\' Perceptions: Staff Nurse Instructors Characteristics in a Dedicated Education Unit
    60(8), p. 459-461 2021

Presentations

  • Williams, J., Kozial, D.M., Hamzhie, C., Hanks, J., Van De Graff, W., Young, C., Hirsch, K. (2020) Educating Nurses Virtually: Clinical during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Virtual podium presentation at Nursing Educators Conference, 2020
  • Hanks, J., McCafferty, K., Banzhaf, S., Hirsch, K., Beiermann, T., Ball, S., Meeting the Needs of Pre-Licensure Nursing Students - The Intentional Integration of ATI Skills Modules and Real Life Scenarios into the Clinical Skills Lab. Poster presentation at 2017 National Nurse Educator Summit, April 2-5, 2017 2017

Awards

  • Service in Teaching Excellence
    ABSN Student Cohort
  • Service in Teaching Excellence
    Traditional Student Cohort
  • Service in Teaching Excellence
    Traditional Student Cohort
  • Service in Teaching Excellece
    ABSN Student Cohort
  • Service in Teaching Excellence
    Traditional Student Cohort