Katie Cunningham

Katie Cunningham is a Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor at Indiana University South Bend with clinical expertise spanning Medical-Surgical, Emergency, and Post-Anesthesia Care units. She holds a BSN from Saint Xavier University (2011) and earned her MSN in Education from Indiana University South Bend in 2024 after 11 years of clinical practice at Saint Joseph Health System.

Her educational qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Saint Xavier University (2011)
• Master of Science in Nursing Education (MSN) from Indiana University South Bend (2024)

Katie Cunningham's research and teaching focuses on nursing education methodologies, community health integration, and high-acuity clinical preparation. Her work bridges emergency nursing protocols with perioperative care standards, emphasizing practical skill development for nursing students in dynamic healthcare environments. She incorporates real-world medical-surgical experience into curriculum design for community health initiatives.

As an educator, she transitioned from clinical practice to academia by serving as an adjunct clinical instructor for Community Health courses at IU South Bend prior to her current professorship. Her teaching philosophy centers on translating frontline healthcare experience into student-centered learning frameworks that address contemporary nursing challenges.