Marcia Kessack

Marcia Kessack, PhD, RN, HCM, PPA, serves as Associate Professor at the School of Nursing, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences since August 2021. With over 35 years in healthcare beginning as an emergency department charge nurse in 1986 and transitioning to education in 2003, she brings extensive clinical and academic leadership experience across acute care, health administration, and higher education domains.

Her educational credentials include:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Education from Capella University
• Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wright State University

Dr. Kessack's research spans nursing education, alternative healthcare approaches, and interprofessional collaboration. She has developed curricula for all nursing program levels (on-ground and online), presented at national forums including The Teachers College Columbia University, and published on topics like chelation therapy applications during COVID-19. Her work bridges clinical practice with educational innovation in emergency medicine and healthcare leadership.

As Chapter Vice President of Sigma Theta Tau Lambda Upsilon International Nursing Honor Society, she demonstrates professional engagement. Her career integrates academic leadership roles with executive experience as CEO of Federally Qualified Health Center clinics, emphasizing practical application of healthcare management principles in educational contexts.