Melanie Mackey

Melanie Mackey is an Assistant Professor at Mount Carmel College of Nursing, where she teaches courses such as N573: Diagnostics and Procedures for the FNP, N580: Primary Care I, N581: Primary Care II, and N582: Primary Care III. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Mount Carmel College of Nursing, earned in 2019, and has been actively involved in clinical and academic roles since 2008.

• Education: DNP (2019), MS (2013), and BSN (2008) from Mount Carmel College of Nursing.
• Employment: Current Assistant Professor (2019–present) and Nurse Practitioner at Central Ohio Urology Group (2015–present); former Nurse Practitioner at Mount Carmel Health Palliative Care Team (2020–2022) and The Little Clinic (2013–2015).

Her research focuses on improving postoperative care protocols, particularly in urinary retention management for orthopedic patients. She has contributed to the development of clinical guidelines in this area, aligning with her clinical expertise in urology and palliative care. Her work bridges academic instruction with practical application in primary care and diagnostics.

Mackey is actively engaged in professional leadership, including membership in Sigma Theta Tau (2018–present) and the American Urological Association (2015–present). She has also contributed to interdisciplinary healthcare teams, such as the Mount Carmel Health Palliative Care Team.