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Kelly S Nelson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Creighton University’s School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. She specializes in pediatric physical therapy, wound management, and clinical education with over 22 years of clinical experience in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and schools. As a credentialed clinical instructor and residency mentor, her focus is on fostering student and resident development to enhance pediatric care quality.
Her academic background includes certifications in Aquatic Physical Therapy (APTA, 2020) and Wound Management (since 2014). She teaches integumentary physical therapy and leads Creighton Pediatric Therapy as the Lead Physical Therapist. Her research emphasizes clinical reasoning, competency-based education, and interprofessional collaboration.
Notable contributions include developing self-directed learning models for physical therapy students and co-authoring studies on clinical partnerships and electronic health record usage. She actively participates in interprofessional seminars and clinical instructor training programs.
Her presentations span topics such as pediatric case studies, technology in therapy, and EHR integration. She combines clinical expertise with a commitment to advancing pediatrics through education and innovative practice.
