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Diplomas / Degrees

Ed.D, Dowling College (2009)
MS Adult Nurse Practitioner, Stony Brook University (2004)
BS, Excelsior College (2002)
AAS Nursing, Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing (1986)

Recent Courses

Alterations In Physiological Integrity II: A Holistic Approach
Anp: Adult Health Nursing II Clinical
Anp: Adult Health Nursing III Clinical
Capstone Project
Capstone Project Development And Presentation
Human Assessment ( L A B ) A Holistic Approach
Pharmacology: A Holistic Approach

Personal Statement

I teach because I believe that knowledge is power and by teaching others I empower them. By empowering others I not only enable individuals to make informed decisions, I increase the amount of choices they can make. However, I believe that in order to feel good about the decisions we make, we must learn to put our virtues first. For when we feel good about ourselves our desire to learn is perpetuated.

Although I teach I can not make one learn, however I can facilitate learning. As a facilitator, I try to make learning fun by using innovative approaches, incorporating various game shows into my lectures and keeping learning student centered. By making learning exciting I hope to instill in students an overwhelming desire and passion to learn, so they're able to journey to a place that goes way beyond what I teach.

I love teaching and teaching nursing students affords me the opportunity to plant seeds from which knowledge abounds. Furthermore, by providing a platform where students can grow and learn, I am helping them achieve their dreams of becoming professional nurses. As future nurses, our students will be responsible for meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the clients they serve. It is my responsibility to prepare nursing students for this challenge by not only teaching clinical skills, theoretical concepts and by way of example, but also by impressing upon students the importance of learning how to access resources. In order to maintain patient safety in the 21st century, it is imperative that students equip themselves with a collection of resources that enables them to continuously grow and one day empower the people they serve.

Teaching Specializations / Interests

Med/Surg, Pharmacology, Health Assessment, Anatomy & Physiology

Research Interests

Pursue research in utilizing technology to improve patient safety and foster student learning

Grants / Sponsored Research

National Student Nurses’ Association Promise of Nursing Grant. The $12,000 grant provided the funding to enable faculty to learn and implement simulation technology.

Book Chapters

Beard, K. & Frizell, J.P. (2011). The Nervous System. In Frizell, J.P. Capriotti, T. Zurakowski (Eds.). Pathophysiology; Introductory Concepts and Clinical Connections. (pp. ). Philadelphia: FA Davis.

Recent Articles

Beard, K. & Morote, S. (2008, 8). Implementing narrative pedagogy: Are learning objectives met?. Nursing Education Perspectives, (manuscript accepted)

Beard K. (2007, 12). Protect the children: Be on the lookout for munchausen syndrome by proxy. RN Magazine

Invited Presentations and Lectures

Beard, K (17 May 2008). Obesity & Type II Diabetes in Children. Queens, NY

Beard, K (08 April 2008). Type 2 Diabetes in Children. Melville, NY

Beard, K (12 April 2007). Understanding the Metabolic Syndrome. Melville, NY

Conference Presentations and Papers

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Beard, K (11 June 2009). Increasing Workforce Diversity:The Role of Nurse Educators . ABNF 22nd Annual Meeting and Scientific Conference, Kansas City, MO, 7

Beard, K (07 May 2009). Increasing Workforce Diversity in Nursing: The Role of Nurse Educators. NSLIJHS Annual Nursing Research Conference, Manhasset, NY

Beard, K (07 April 2009). Multicultural Instruction: The Role of the Educator. 4th Annual Practical Research Symposium, Brookhaven, NY

Arhin, A., Beard, K., Harrison, A. & Norman, J. (25 October 2008). Linkages Between Healthcare Research, Academia & Practice. McKnight Doctoral Fellows Meeting, Tampa, Fla

Beard, K (12 June 2008). Implementing Narrative Pedagogy: Are Learning Objectives Met?. Association of Black Nursing Faculty, Montreal, Canada, 11

Honors and Accomplishments

NCSBN NCLEX Examination Item Writer, 3/09

NCSBN NCLEX Examination Pilot Item Writer, 6/09

Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2005

Professional Activities

Treasurer, Nurse Practitioner Association, 2008

Licenses & Certifications

New York State Adult Nurse Practitioner-Certified
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified
New York State Registered Nurse
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC Line) Certification