Kathy Wisser

Kathy Wisser, PhD, RN, CNE, serves as Dean of the School of Nursing at Notre Dame of Maryland University. Her roles include academic leadership, curriculum oversight, and program evaluation within nursing education.

• Education:
  • PhD in Administration and Leadership Studies, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
  • Master of Science in Nursing (Adult Health/Addictions), Thomas Jefferson University
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, The Pennsylvania State University

Research & Interests: Dr. Wisser focuses on enhancing nursing education through quality and safety initiatives, program evaluation, and addiction care. Her work emphasizes integrating student feedback into curricula and advancing behavioral health outcomes, particularly in addiction treatment involving family dynamics.

Presentations & Research: She has presented nationally/internationally on topics like medical error accountability (QSEN Institute 2013), chronic care models in addiction (International Nurses Society 2011), and quality improvement tools for program effectiveness (Master’s Education Conferences 2011–2012). Her research includes studies on clinical safety education and RN-to-BSN curriculum redesign.

Professional Certifications: Certified Nurse Educator, Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), ELNEC-trained.