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Kirsten Buck
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Education
- MSN, Nursing Education, Arkansas State University
- BSN, Arkansas State University
Professional Credentials
- MSN
- RN
Teaching Specialties
- Critical Care
- Fundamentals
- Neuro
Research Interests
- Longitudinal Care and Outcomes after ICU and Management of Acute Neurological Emergencies and Traumas
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
Biography
Mrs. Buck's nursing education began with the completion of her LPN Certificate from ASU-Newport in June 2020. She then continued her education at Arkansas State University, where she went through the Accelerated BSN program and graduated in August 2021, and also obtained her MSN in Nursing Education May 2023. She is also currently enrolled in the DNP Leadership Program and anticipates graduation in December 2024. Mrs. Buck's specialty is critical care with a neuro sub-specialty. Mrs. Buck realized that she loved to teach when she began precepting new nurses and also began taking students during their clinical rotations. Mrs. Buck began her current position as an Assistant Professor of Nursing in the Summer of 2023. She currently teaches in the Traditional BSN Program, as well as the Accelerated BSN Program.
Contact Information
P:
(870) 972-3074
kmealer@AState.edu
Office
Building: CNHP
Room: 511