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Katherine Ladetto serves as an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at Simmons University, where she joined as a new faculty member. She holds a PhD from Boston College Connell School of Nursing, with a dissertation focusing on multilevel factors associated with intent to leave among U.S. nursing home nurses. As a dually certified adult and gerontological nurse practitioner, her clinical career spans diverse healthcare settings, with a dedicated focus on long-term care environments including nursing homes, assisted living, and independent living facilities. Her mission is to enhance both staff and resident outcomes in nursing homes.
Her educational journey culminated in a doctorate from Boston College, where her research addressed critical issues in nurse retention within long-term care. This academic foundation supports her dual commitment to clinical excellence and scholarly inquiry.
Dr. Ladetto's research interests center on gerontology and long-term care systems, specifically investigating factors that influence nursing staff retention and the resulting impact on resident care quality. Her work bridges clinical practice and research to develop interventions that improve the work environment for nurses and the living conditions for elderly residents.
She has been recognized with numerous awards and scholarships, including:
- The International Association for Human Caring Lynne Wagner and Watson Student Awards
- Sigma Theta Tau Alpha Chi Chapter Mary Pekarski Memorial Award
- Eastern Nursing Research Association Student Conference Scholarship
- Gerontology Society of America Carol Schutz Student Travel Award
- Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association Foundation Research Award
- New England Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association Scholarship
- Boston College Graduate Student Association Research grants
- Boston College Connell School of Nursing PhD fellow scholarship
During her doctoral studies, Dr. Ladetto secured multiple research grants and scholarships that supported her dissertation work. While her current advising activities are not detailed in the provided information, her background suggests a strong commitment to mentoring future nursing professionals.
