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Summary of Julie Kruse
Dr. Julie Kruse is a Professor and Project Director of the HRSA Nursing Workforce Diversity ASPIRE Program at Oakland University’s School of Nursing. She holds a PhD in Nursing from the University of Michigan and additional certifications in Nursing Education and International Health. Her work focuses on nursing workforce diversity, student retention, implicit bias reduction, and public health nursing. Dr. Kruse has secured over $8.5 million in grant funding, including a $2.19 million HRSA grant (2021-2025) aimed at increasing graduation rates for nursing students from underrepresented backgrounds. She serves as Chairperson of the American Public Health Association’s Public Health Nursing Section and is a member of the AACN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Network.
Education:
- PhD in Nursing, University of Michigan
- MS in Community Care Nursing, University of Michigan
- Certificates: Nursing Education, International Health and Social Development
- BSN from Lourdes College; Nursing Diploma from St. Vincent School of Nursing
Research Interests:
- Nursing workforce diversity and student retention
- Implicit bias and intercultural competence
- Social determinants of health and healthcare equity
- Professional identity formation in nursing
- Just culture in healthcare
Recent Grant Activities:
- HRSA Nursing Workforce Diversity Grant (2021): $2.19M to improve nursing student graduation rates
- Continental Corporation Grant (2019): $10,000 for health and wellness indicators research
- Texas Tech University Grant (2022): $14,775 for implicit bias simulation training
Professional Leadership:
- Chair, APHA Public Health Nursing Section
- AACN Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Network
- QSEN Academic Task Force
Recent Presentations:
- "Project ASPIRE" keynote at the 2024 APHA Conference
- Just Culture frameworks at the National League for Nursing Conference
- Contributions to HIV curriculum implementation and palliative care education
