Kara Mangold

Kara Mangold is an Instructor at Arizona State University's Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, specializing in Solid Organ Transplant Nursing with clinical expertise spanning patient care transitions and evidence-based practice implementation. Her role integrates teaching, research, and professional service across multiple nursing specializations while holding credentials including RN-BC, CCTN, CNE, and EBP-C.

Education:

• D.N.P. Innovation Leadership, Arizona State University, 2015
• M.S. Nursing Education, Winona State University, MN, 2005
• B.S.N. Summa Cum Laude, University of Mary, ND, 2000

Research Focus: Mangold's work centers on Recovery from Solid Organ Transplant, Successful Care Transitions, and Education Assessment, emphasizing interprofessional collaboration and nursing's impact on patient outcomes. Her scholarship bridges clinical practice with educational innovation, particularly in simulation-based learning and evidence translation.

Publication Trends: Recent publications (2016-2020) demonstrate concentrated work in nursing education methodologies, transplant care optimization, and quality improvement systems. Key themes include simulation pedagogy for complex conditions, peer review competency frameworks, and evidence-based practice implementation strategies across diverse clinical settings.

Professional Engagement: Active in the American Nurses Association, Arizona Nurses Association (serving as Nurse Peer Reviewer), Sigma Theta Tau, and American Association of Critical Care Nurses, she contributes to nursing standards and professional development initiatives.

Academic Contributions: Teaching load consistently includes DNP 712 Clinical Residency & Management across all semesters, complemented by courses in systems thinking, innovation leadership, and professional relationships. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes evidence-based practice integration and interprofessional skill development.