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Kathleen Wilson Neal serves as an Assistant Professor at Widener University, where she is actively affiliated with the Nursing (BSN) and Accelerated Nursing (ABSN) programs. Her dedication to nursing education is evident in her passion for guiding students toward specialized career paths in patient and family-centered care within the nursing profession.
Her academic foundation includes:
- PhD (2017) from Widener University
- MSN in Nursing Education (2008) from Wilmington University
- BSN (2005) from Wilmington University
Dr. Wilson Neal's research centers on knowledge acquisition processes among nurses throughout their educational and professional trajectories. Her expertise spans Pediatric Nursing, Nursing Leadership, Patient Education, and Healthcare Literacy, with particular emphasis on pediatric care frameworks and therapeutic family-unit engagement strategies. She actively promotes exploration of diverse nursing specializations through student mentorship.
Her professional leadership includes:
- Society of Pediatric Nurses membership
- Nursing of Children Network (Regional) participation
- Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, Delaware Chapter membership
- American Nurses Association Continuing Education Committee involvement
- President-elect of Delaware Nurses Association (2024)
- Epilepsy Foundation of Delaware collaboration
These affiliations demonstrate her commitment to advancing pediatric nursing standards, rehabilitation practices, and chronic care management while strengthening professional development pathways for nursing practitioners through organizational leadership.
