Kristy Cheshire, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC
Assistant Professor Maternal Child Nursing
Education
- DNP, ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½, 2014
- MSN, ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½ (Neonatal), 2013
- BSN, ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½, 2009
- BA, University of Miami (Criminology), 2007
Research Interests
- Thermoregulation in Neonates
- Importance of Mock Codes on Nursing Confidence and Neonatal Outcomes
- Using Technology for Oxygen Control through Respiratory Devices in the NICU
Ongoing Research Support
- NICU Oxygen Control Study, University of Missouri, NIH Grant, Study at Studer Family Children’s Hospital (begins 2021)
Selected Publications
- Felton, A., & Cheshire, K. (2018). Simulation-based training and debriefing, utilizing emergency scenarios involving mock codes, to improve neonatal resuscitation clinical competency, retention of skills, confidence, and comfort level of NICU caregivers. Neonatal Network, 37(6), e16-e17.
Teaching
Masters Courses
- MCN 571 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in the Neonatal and Pediatric Acute Care NP
- MSN Neonatal Clinical Courses
Doctoral Courses
- NU 674 Project Planning and Development
- Doctor of Nursing Practice Residency Courses
Honors and Awards
- Excellence in Practice Award, ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½, 2013
- Spirit of Nursing Award, ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½, 2009
- Dean’s Honors List, 2009, 2003-2004
- President’s List, ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½, 2008
- Provost's Honor Roll, University of Miami, 2004
- Henry King Stanford Academic Scholarship, University of Miami, 2004-2007
- 100% Florida Bright Futures Scholarship, 2004-2007