Dr. Kaileen Milligan

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Biography

Kaileen Milligan is a Simulation Education Specialist at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Nursing, with extensive experience as a pediatric nurse. She began her career in the Intensive Care Nursery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where she worked as a clinical nurse and clinical practice leader, coordinating infant delivery resuscitation. Throughout her career, Kaileen developed a passion for teaching, particularly in orienting new nurses. She has played a key role in the EPIC system's education, implementation, and optimization within the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Kaileen's teaching role includes conducting various simulation-based clinical courses, leveraging her bedside nursing experience to effectively bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and clinical practice. Her mission is to use advanced simulation resources to enhance student learning, helping them build critical thinking and hands-on skills confidently. She has taught numerous courses at Penn, including simulations in Physical Assessment and Pediatric Leadership. Over her fifteen years in nursing, Kaileen has dedicated a decade to neonatal critical care, contributing significantly to both patient safety and nursing education.

Research Interests

Experience

Simulation Education Specialist

— Present

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Responsible for teaching various nursing simulation courses and orienting new nurses in critical care practices.

Awards

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Distinguished Nurse Clinician Academy Nominee

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Excellence Innovation Patient Safety Award

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

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