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Caitlin Levesque serves as an Associate Professor of Practice at Simmons University's School of Nursing, where she has been a full-time faculty member since 2016. A Pediatric Nurse Practitioner based in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, she joined Nursing@Simmons at its inception in 2013 and currently advises the Student Advisory Committee while maintaining clinical practice in pediatric primary care.
Her educational credentials include:
- DNP from Simmons University
- RN/MSN from Simmons University
- BS in Biology from Providence College
Dr. Levesque's research centers on pediatric preventive medicine with specialized focus on vaccine education, health assessment methodologies, and mental health screening. Her clinical expertise bridges academic instruction with hands-on precepting of nurse practitioner students, emphasizing evidence-based vaccination practices and innovative simulation techniques for clinical skill development. She actively addresses community health challenges through initiatives like childhood anxiety screening programs and telehealth implementation.
Recent publications demonstrate evolving expertise in pandemic response, digital health tools, and pediatric mental health. Her 2021-2023 work explores telehealth applications, vaccine communication strategies, and childhood anxiety screening, reflecting adaptation to contemporary healthcare challenges while maintaining foundational focus on immunization practices and clinical education.
Recognition includes:
- School of Nursing Research Award, Simmons College (2009)
Dr. Levesque mentors through clinical precepting and simulation training, guiding students in pediatric primary care settings while developing curriculum components. Her research projects on parental coping mechanisms in pediatric cancer and simulation-based learning proficiency demonstrate commitment to improving clinical education outcomes. She serves as a consultant for the University of Rhode Island's Child Development Center.
Active in professional communities, she contributes to the Rhode Island Pediatric Quality Care Committee and maintains leadership roles in the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, American Academy of Pediatrics, and National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties.
