Kristen Abbott-Anderson

Kristen Abbott-Anderson, Ph.D., RN, CNE, serves as the Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She is a registered nurse and certified nurse educator with a strong academic and clinical background in nursing.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Masters of Science in Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• B.S. in Human Development, Warner Pacific University, Portland, OR
• Diploma in Nursing, Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing (now Linfield Good Samaritan School of Nursing), Portland, OR

Her primary teaching and research interests center on Palliative Care, Hospice and End-of-Life Care, Aging, and Nursing Theory. She has contributed to nursing education through curriculum development and scholarly work in clinical and theoretical nursing domains. Her expertise supports the advancement of nursing practice, particularly in geriatric and end-of-life contexts.

Kristen Abbott-Anderson has not provided a list of recent publications, but her academic focus suggests engagement with interdisciplinary health sciences, patient-centered care models, and nursing education research.

No scientific awards were listed in the provided text.

Kristen Abbott-Anderson advises nursing students and leads academic initiatives within the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. While specific grant funding is not mentioned, her role as Dean implies oversight of research programs, faculty development, and educational grants. She plays a key leadership role in shaping the future of nursing education at UW-Eau Claire.

She is affiliated with the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, where she leads faculty, academic programs, and strategic planning. The college is dedicated to advancing health equity, clinical excellence, and innovative nursing education under her leadership.