Laura Hutchinson

Laura Hutchinson is an Assistant Professor at King College, specializing in nursing education with a focus on the care of older adults. With over 20 years of experience in clinical practice, leadership, and advanced nursing roles, she bridges bedside expertise with academic instruction. Her research emphasizes hospice and palliative care, end-of-life decision-making, and healthcare ethics.

• Education:
• Post-Masters Certificate / AGPCNP – 2015 – Maryville University
• Masters in Nursing / ACNS – 2012 – King College
• Baccalaureate in Nursing – 2004 – Middle Tennessee State University
• Associates of Science in Nursing – 2003 – Walters State Community College

Her scholarly work addresses critical issues in end-of-life care, including methadone conversion protocols, surrogacy challenges in religious contexts, and tracheostomy decision-making. Publications span journals like American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, reflecting a focus on clinical ethics and policy.

No scientific awards are listed, but her contributions to hospice care standards and palliative medicine methodologies are notable. She actively publishes on topics such as patient autonomy, resource allocation in critical care, and legal-ethical frameworks in healthcare.