Kia H. Countess

Kia H. Countess is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Nursing at Western Carolina University's College of Health and Human Sciences. With over 14 years of nursing experience, she specializes in enhancing student performance through innovative instructional strategies and curriculum design. Her roles include nursing education, critical care, and leadership training.

Education:

• Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP), University of Alabama in Huntsville (2015)
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Walden University (2008)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1997)
• Post-Master's Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Carson Newman University (2024)

Research & Teaching Interests: Focuses on Alzheimer's care education, nursing curriculum development, test analysis methodologies, and improving student retention strategies. Explores topics like procrastination in undergraduate nursing students and management protocols for Esophinophilic Esophagitis. Integrates leadership and management principles into nursing education.

Awards/Honors: None explicitly listed, but holds NLN Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credentials.

Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advisee names mentioned, but actively involved in curriculum redesign and course creation initiatives. Leadership experience includes managing educational programs and didactic training methodologies.