Kjersti Nelson

Kjersti Nelson is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at St. Catherine University's Baccalaureate Degree Program within the College for Adults. She holds both BSN and MS degrees from the University of Minnesota. Her clinical background includes expertise in orthopedic and cardiovascular care. Professor Nelson specializes in developing critical thinking skills in nursing students through innovative educational approaches emphasizing curiosity and questioning techniques.

Her scholarly interests center on caring science frameworks and holistic nursing practice. She played a key role in developing St. Catherine University's Unitary Human Caring Science curriculum for BSN students, integrating theoretical foundations with clinical applications to enhance patient-centered care approaches.