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Debra Shelestak, Ph.D., RN

College of Nursing
Assistant Professor
Office Location:
223E Science & Nursing
Office Hours:
Tuesday 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Contact Information
Email:
dshelest@kent.edu
Phone:
330-244-3385

Biography

I have been a nurse for almost 40 years. My clinical background is Intensive/Critical care and Medical Surgical Nursing. I have been teaching in nursing programs since 1986 and have taught in all types of programs and all levels, freshmen to graduate students. My doctoral work is in Evaluation and Measurement (statistics and research designs) and I consult with various medical centers, providing data analysis and interpretation. I am also interested in how simulation can enhance critical thinking and clinical judgment in pre-licensure nursing students.

Courses

  • NURS 31010 - Application of Statistical Findings in Evidence Based Practice
  • NURS 40872 - Introduction to Evidence Based Practice
  • NURS 40873 - Introduction to Evidence Based Practice for Registered Nurses

Education

Ph.D., Kent State University, 2007 MSN, Kent State University, 1986 BSN, Graceland College, 1980

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Sigma Theta Tau International
College of Nursing

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1375 University Esplanade, Kent, Ohio 44242


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