معرفی
Carol Kleyer serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Nursing at Northwestern College, teaching core courses including Fundamentals of Nursing (NUR260) and Geriatric Nursing (NUR290). Her pedagogy integrates Christian worldview principles with nursing as a healing ministry, emphasizing holistic care across the lifespan in acute and community settings.
Her educational background includes:
- Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) from Briar Cliff University
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) from Morningside College
With 20+ years of clinical experience spanning pediatric to geriatric populations, Professor Kleyer's research centers on Geriatric Nursing and Nursing Leadership, specifically examining teamwork dynamics in long-term care facilities. Her work addresses critical gaps in older adult care coordination through leadership development and interprofessional collaboration frameworks.
Her professional trajectory includes progressive clinical roles at Orange City Area Health System as Charge Nurse and Nurse Manager, plus staff positions at Hegg Memorial Health System. She has implemented evidence-based volunteer programs and trained nursing staff across medical-surgical, emergency, coronary care, labor/delivery, and post-partum units.
