Kathleen Kafel
Area of Expertise
Medical-Surgical Adult Health Nursing, Innovative Methods of Clinical Education, Transitioning Clinicians in Becoming Clinical Educators
Degrees
Currently Enrolled, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (PhD, Nursing Education)
MS, University of Massachusetts Boston (Gerontology)
BS, Salve Regina University
Professional Publications & Contributions
Additional Information
Profile
Professor Kafel’s interests and experience are in medical-surgical nursing and nursing education. Kathleen is available and has been a guest speaker at local vocational/technical high schools regarding careers in nursing. She regularly represents the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at information sessions and Welcome Day events. She is the director and coordinator of biannual presentations by Dedicated Educational Unit students at Brigham and Women’s, Massachusetts General Hospital and Good Samaritan Medical Center, which are directed towards the improvement of patient care, teamwork and collaboration and quality initiatives.
Teaching Expertise
Adult Health Nursing, Nursing Process, Skills and Transitioning from a Clinical to an Educator Role
Awards and Accomplishments
- Outstanding BS Poster Presentation, Eastern Nursing Research Society
- Innovative Teaching Award, Massachusetts Association of Colleges of Nursing
- Excellence in Nursing Education, “Salute to Nursing Education”, The Boston Globe
Clinical Practice
- Clinical Nurse, Massachusetts General Hospital
- Clinical Instructor, Boston Medical Center