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Dr. Angela Kulesza is an Associate Professor and Family Nurse Practitioner Program Director at Regis College, where she has taught since 2010. She is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Educator with clinical practice in Massachusetts primary care.
Her educational background includes:
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Regis College
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Regis College
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Regis College
- Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Merrimack College
Her research centers on primary care nursing and advanced practice nursing education, with emphasis on simulation-based training, preceptor development, and culturally competent chronic disease management. She actively explores patient engagement strategies and communication techniques for end-of-life care.
Scholarly presentations (2009-2018) reveal consistent focus on nursing education innovations, community health interventions, and cultural competence in diabetes care for Latino populations, alongside safety culture and technology-enhanced patient engagement.
Her honors include:
- Distinguished NP of the Year (2019) and NP Week NP Hero (2021) from Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners
- Exceptional Preceptor Award (2023)
- Three Regis College grants supporting simulation skills fairs and preceptor education
As Program Director, she mentors NP students and leads grant-funded initiatives:
- Kaneb Grant (2019-2020): Developed continuing education for NP preceptors
- Faculty Development Grant (2018-2019): Supported Certified Nurse Educator certification
- Kaneb Grant (2017-2018): Implemented primary care simulation skills fair
Her clinical work in multi-provider primary care directly informs her teaching and scholarship in family nursing practice.
