Keilynn Alicea

Keilynn Alicea is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Nursing at Monmouth University's School of Nursing & Health Studies, where she has been teaching since 2016. She holds clinical certifications as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), and contributes significantly to nursing education through course instruction and invited speaking engagements.

Education:

• DNP, Monmouth University
• MSN, Monmouth University
• B.A., Rutgers University
• ASN, Brookdale Community College

Dr. Alicea's research and teaching interests center on advanced nursing practice, with a focus on palliative and hospice care, clinical ethics, gerontology, and the role of Spanish language proficiency in improving patient communication and care delivery for non-English-speaking populations. Her work bridges clinical expertise and educational leadership in nursing.

Her recent presentations highlight her engagement in key areas of nursing practice, including ethics in serious illness, end-of-life care, and language literacy in healthcare settings. These topics reflect both the depth and relevance of her contributions to nursing education and clinical practice.

Professional Affiliations:

• Sigma Theta Tau International
• DNP Representative and Former President, Monmouth University Professional Nurses Association

Dr. Alicea has taught several core graduate and undergraduate nursing courses, including Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice (NU 524), Pathophysiology and Histology (NU 521), and Advanced Practice Nursing Pediatrics (NU 635). She also conducts laboratory instruction in health assessment and postmortem care. While no formal advisees or research grants are listed, her role as an educator and invited speaker demonstrates active mentorship and professional influence within the nursing community.

Laboratories and Teaching Activities:

• Individual Health Assessment Lab (NU 312L)
• Community Health Nursing Laboratory – focused on Hospice and Postmortem Care