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    Tracey Motter, DNP, RN

    College of Nursing
    Associate Dean
    Campus:
    Kent
    Office Location:
    Henderson Hall
    Office Hours:
    Monday-Friday 9:00am- 4:30pm
    Contact Information
    Email:
    tmotter2@kent.edu
    Phone:
    330-672-8784
    Fax:
    330-672-5003

    Biography

    I have been a practicing nurse for 30 years. My clinical experience includes critical care, post-anesthesia, med-surg nursing, home and hospice care nursing. I have taught diploma and baccalaureate nursing students at all levels of the curriculum. I began my leadership role at Kent State College of Nursing in 2007 as the Director of the Accelerated BSN program and now the Associate Dean of Academics covering the BSN, MSN, DNP and PhD programs. 
       
    My research interests are in student success and transition to practice in the RN role. I have been awarded Robert Wood Johnson New Careers in Nursing funding for five consecutive years, a simulation grant for theatre students, self-care initiative funds from Donna Karan's Urban Zen Foundation, Choose Ohio First and a HRSA grant to help LPN's transition to the BSN prepared nurse role. I have received numerous teaching awards including the Outstanding Faculty Award at the college level and the Outstanding Teaching Award by the Kent State University Teaching Council. I have presented and published on a variety of nursing topics. I also have 17 years experience teaching NCLEX review courses.

    Courses

    • NURS 45060 - NCLEX Review
    • NURS 47000 - Capstone Clinical for Professional Nursing Practice

    Education

    DNP, Kent State University, Kent, OH, 2016
    MSN, Gannon University, Erie PA, 1992
    BSN, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh PA, 1986

    Expertise

    Self-care
    Student success
    Transition to Practice
    Nursing

    Publications

    • Motter, T., Burhanna, T. & Metheney, J. (2024). The poverty simulation: A tool to experience the social determinants of health and their impact on health equity. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing.
    • Boss, K. Wilks, C. Motter, T. & Gorsuch, P. (2024). Development of a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) internship to promote evidence-based practice (EBP) and improve outcomes. Nurse Leader.
    • Hansen, DM., Motter, T., Keeley, MP., Shanholtzer, J., Aultman, J. & Woodbridge, C. (2022). Interdisciplinary simulation for nursing and medical students about final conversations: Catalyzing relationships at the end of life (CAREol). Palliative and Suppo
    • Cleveland, K., Motter, T., Rudsill, P. & Benson, L. (2022). The affordable care act: Considerations for leveraging the power of nursing. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing.
    • Hansen, D., Motter, T., Keeley, M., Shanholtzer, J., Aultman, J. & Woodbridge, C. (2022). Interdisciplinary simulation for nursing and medical students about final conversations: Catalyzing relationships at the end of life (CAREol). Palliative and Support
    • Motter, T., Hassler, D., & Anthony, M. (2021). The Art of Nursing Becomes a Celebration for Nurses. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 26,2.
    • Hansen, D. Petrenic, A. & Motter, T. (2020). Grief and Resiliency during serious illness crisis. Kent State University College of Nursing website, (COVID resource, blog and research invitation).
    • Cleveland, K., Motter, T., & Smith, Y. (2019). Affordable care: Harnessing the power of nurses. Online Journal of Nursing, 24.

      Affiliations

    • Sigma Theta Tau International
    • Ohio Nurses Association
    • American Nurses Association
    • Awards/Achievements

      • 2017, Choose Ohio First Scholarship Grant, Ohio Department of Higher Education
      • 2014, Kent State University Mothers, Mentors, and Muses, Kent State University
      • 2012, Innovations in Professional Nursing Education Award, American Association of College of Nursing
      • 2006, Honorable Mention, Kent State Alumni Association
      • 2005, 2007, 2009, Teacher of the Year Award, Kaplan Education Centers
      • 2005, NOCHE Award for Teaching Excellence, Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education
      • 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, Student Applause Cards, Kent State University
      • 2004, Outstanding Teaching Award, Kent State University Teaching Council
      • 2001, 2003, Outstanding Faculty Award, Kent State College of Nursing
      • 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, Outstanding Teaching Team Award: University Orientation, Kent State University
      • 1996, Laurels Chester of Mortar Board, Faculty Recognition, Kent State University
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      800 E. Summit St.
      Kent, OH 44242

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      330-672-7930 nursing@kent.edu
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