Dr. Erin Kitt Lewis

Associate Professor

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Biography

With over 20 years of experience in nursing education, Erin Kitt-Lewis, PhD, RN, CNE, serves as an Associate Research Professor at the Penn State Ross Carol Nese College of Nursing. Her work is largely centered on enhancing geriatric care, dementia management, and end-of-life care with a focus on improving patient experiences and outcomes. She has successfully collaborated on various NIH-funded research projects aimed at developing and implementing innovative educational programs for caregivers in nursing homes and correctional settings. Kitt-Lewis integrates Age-Friendly Care principles into both undergraduate and graduate nursing curriculums, emphasizing the importance of person-centered care and effective communication. Beyond her research and teaching roles, she is dedicated to student success and mentoring, fulfilling her role as an Academic Success Coach. Kitt-Lewis has contributed to the field through numerous publications and presentations, demonstrating her commitment to advancing nursing education and improving the quality of care for older adults.

Research Interests

Awards

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Distinguished Educator

2024-01-01
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Top 10 Reviewer

2023-01-01
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1st Place Poster Winner: Community

2023-04-01
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Top 10 Reviewer

2022-01-01
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1st Place Poster Competition

2021-01-01

Courses

NURS100: Nursing First-Year Seminar NURS325N: Health Sustainability NURS494: Honors Thesis NURS408: Clinical Application Pharmacological Concepts NURS200M: Nursing Research NURS200W: Nursing Research NURS497D: Special Topics: Climate Change Storytelling NURS602: Supervised Experience College Teaching

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.