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Dr. Susan Kelly is a Clinical Associate Professor and the Director of Undergraduate Adjunct Faculty and Clinical Affairs at the School of Nursing, Duquesne University. She joined the faculty in 2015 and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2022, bringing extensive experience in teaching across the undergraduate nursing curriculum. A Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE), and Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse (CMSRN), she is dedicated to advancing nursing education through innovation and scholarship.
Dr. Kelly's educational background includes:
- Ed.D. Doctor of Education, University of Pittsburgh
- MSN in Nursing Education, Robert Morris University
- MS in Leadership and Business Ethics, Duquesne University
- BSN in Nursing, University of Pittsburgh
- Diploma in Nursing, Ohio Valley Hospital School of Nursing
Her research focuses on simulation-based education (SBE) to assess student learning synthesis, the hidden curriculum in healthcare organizations, and professionalism/mentorship dynamics. She investigates how these elements shape undergraduate nursing students' socialization and professional identity formation, with implications for educational practices and patient care outcomes.
Dr. Kelly's 2018-2023 publications reveal strong thematic continuity in nursing education innovation, particularly clinical judgment development, simulation pedagogy, and Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) preparation. Her work consistently addresses medication safety, caring behaviors in clinical environments, and technology-enhanced teaching methods like Nearpod, demonstrating a commitment to evidence-based educational strategies that build competent nursing professionals.
Scientific Awards
- 2020 Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award
- 2018 Rita M. Carty Faculty Leadership Award
- 2019 Scholarly Writing Retreat sponsored by the National League of Nursing (NLN)
- 2016 Alum for the Leadership Development Program for Simulation Leaders sponsored by the National League of Nursing (NLN)
- 2022-2023 John G. Rangos Sr. Prize
- 2023-2024 John G. Rangos Sr. Prize
In her dual role as Director of Undergraduate Adjunct Faculty and Clinical Affairs, Dr. Kelly mentors new clinical faculty while collaborating with major healthcare systems to ensure quality education. She secured significant grants including the 2023-2024 Conway Innovative Challenge addressing nursing faculty shortages and the 2017-2020 Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation grant advancing interprofessional education through ProfessionalFormation.Org.
Dr. Kelly co-leads the School of Nursing's Simulation Task Force that integrates simulation across all courses and serves on the university-wide Interprofessional Development Committee (IPEC), fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration among health sciences and pharmacy programs to enhance student learning through interprofessional experiences.
