Kathleen Williamson

Kathleen Williamson is a Professor and Associate Dean at the IU School of Nursing's Fort Wayne Campus. With 18 years of experience in higher education, she has led academic initiatives in nursing training and workforce development, focusing on financial sustainability and strategic enrollment growth.

Education:

• PhD in Urban Affairs and Public Policy from the University of Delaware
• MSN in Nursing Education from Wilmington University
• BSN from Wilmington University
• Associate Degree in Nursing from Vermont College/Norwich University

Her research in Nursing Education Sciences emphasizes technology integration, simulation training, and interprofessional collaboration in clinical settings. Recent work includes innovative faculty development through simulation and evidence-based practice instruction.

External Funding:

• GEER II-NIGP Grant (2023), $391,012 for nursing simulation technology integration
• Supplemental Instruction Grant (2021 & 2022), $20,000 for student support services
• HRSA-funded Nurse Practitioner Residency Program (2019), $2,072,378

Williamson has championed peer-guided learning models and systemic reforms in baccalaureate nursing programs, particularly through interprofessional education frameworks.