Anne Kowalczyk

Anne Kowalczyk serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at DePaul University's School of Nursing within the College of Science and Health, specializing in pediatric clinical practice and nursing education.

Her credentials include a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Master of Science (MS), with board certifications as Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC), Ambulatory Nurse (AMB-BC), and Certified Nurse Educator (CNE).

Research focuses on critical pediatric healthcare domains:

• Timely ADHD diagnosis and treatment in primary care settings
• Pediatric sepsis outcomes improvement (IPSO)
• Interoffice communication quality in ambulatory environments
• Antibiotic stewardship for community-acquired pneumonia
• Glucose gel protocols for neonatal hypoglycemia management
• Pediatric nurse certification education

Her scholarly work demonstrates consistent emphasis on clinical quality improvement, particularly in communication systems and evidence-based pediatric interventions as evidenced by her 2018 poster presentation.

Professional engagement includes:

• American Nurses Association (ANA)
• National League for Nursing (NLN)
• National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN)
• National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)
• Society of Pediatric Nursing (SPN)

Dr. Kowalczyk additionally serves as Pediatric Nurse Certification Board (PNCB) Education Champion, contributing to national certification standards while maintaining active clinical practice certifications including CPN and Ambulatory Nurse (RN-BC).