Keri L Draganic

Dr. Keri L Draganic is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), College of Nursing and Health Innovation. She maintains clinical practice at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Cardiothoracic Surgery and Pulmonary/Critical Care. Her education includes a DNP from Saint Louis University, MSN from UTA, and BSN from Kent State University.

Research focuses on sepsis/shock, global health, and health policy. She leads a faculty-led study abroad program in Switzerland/France to teach healthcare policy. Teaching responsibilities include courses on acute care, advanced pathophysiology, and healthcare policy.

Recent awards include the 2025 Sigma Theta Tau Best Evidence-Based Practice Poster and 2021 Spirit of Caring Award. She has secured grants totaling $6,500 for study abroad program development. Active in service roles including task forces for curriculum reform, preceptor recognition, and clinical remediation.

• Key grants: $4,000 (2022) and $2,500 (2023) for study abroad initiatives
• Professional affiliations: NONPF, Texas Nurses' Association, AACN
• Certifications: CNE (Nursing Educator), CCRN (Critical Care), ACNP (ANCC)