Andresen, Kathy

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Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice DNP, Rush University College of Nursing, 2011 MS, Nursing, University of Iowa College of Nursing, 2008 BS, Health Arts, University of St. Francis 2002 Dr. Andresen has a passion for public health and has practiced nursing care in a variety of settings within the community including a substance abuse treatment center, WIC program, public health department, school health, home health, and a federally qualified health care clinic. Her primary clinical expertise is community-based nursing care within school settings, where she has served as a consultant in regional, state, and national roles working to inform policy based upon best practices for school nurses. As a nurse educator with public health expertise, Dr. Andresen's research interests include system enhancement related to innovative educational strategies and healthcare disparities. ORCiD: ResearcherID