Laura Kelly

Laura Kelly is an Associate Professor in the Graduate Nursing program at the College of Health Professions, Pace University. She holds a PhD in Nursing and is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) and clinical nurse specialist (PMHCNS), with over 30 years of experience in psychiatric nursing education and clinical practice.

Her educational background includes a PhD in Nursing from Rutgers University (2005), an MS in Nursing from Rutgers (1989), and a BS in Nursing from Monmouth University (1987).

Laura's research interests span several critical areas in mental health and nursing education, including LGBTQ+ mental health, women's mental health, forensic psychiatry, and workforce development. She is particularly focused on competency-based education and the use of simulation in training advanced practice nurses. Her clinical expertise lies in reproductive psychiatry, where she maintains an active practice.

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• Professional Memberships:
• American Nurses Association (ANA)

Laura Kelly teaches key courses in the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program, including NURS 630: Diagnoses and Therapeutic Management in Advanced Practice Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing I and its associated practicum, NURS 630A. She is involved in shaping the next generation of psychiatric nurse practitioners through curriculum delivery and clinical supervision. There is no mention of grants or formal advisees in the provided material.

She is licensed to practice as a nurse practitioner in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. While no specific lab or research team is mentioned, her work in simulation and competency-based education suggests engagement in innovative teaching methodologies within nursing education.