Kelly K Nystrom

Kelly K. Nystrom is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Creighton University’s School of Pharmacy and Health Professions (SPAHP). She holds dual roles as Director of School Educational Data and Outcomes in the Office of the Dean and as an academic leader focused on oncology pharmacy, clinical education, and interprofessional collaboration. Her work bridges research, teaching, and practice, with a focus on improving patient care through medication safety, oncology supportive care, and innovative educational strategies.

Dr. Nystrom’s research emphasizes oncology drug therapy, nausea and vomiting management, and the development of evidence-based clinical protocols. She has contributed to major pharmacy textbooks including Pharmacotherapy Casebook: A Patient-Focused Approach and Sutton NAPLEX Review Guide, authoring chapters on nausea and vomiting management in oncology contexts. Her scholarly output spans over two decades, with recent work addressing interprofessional education (IPE) through virtual palliative care simulations and medication reconciliation processes.

Her professional accolades include the CHI National Pharmacy Vision and Innovation Award and the CHI National Nursing Excellence Research Award. Dr. Nystrom has spearheaded grant-funded projects such as evaluating vancomycin protocols and advancing palliative care education through standardized patient simulations. Her teaching interests align with oncology pharmacy practice and clinical skills development for pharmacy students.

• Key Roles: Associate Professor, Director of Educational Data & Outcomes, Pharmacy Practice Educator
• Research Themes: Oncology pharmacotherapy, IPE in palliative care, medication safety, and clinical education
• Grants: $3,000 SPAHP grant for vancomycin protocol evaluation (2017), multiple Dean’s Faculty Research Grant submissions