Dr. Kathleen Poindexter

Professor

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Biography

Kathleen Poindexter is a Professor and Interim Associate Dean for BSN Nursing Programs in the College of Nursing at Michigan State University. She holds a PhD from Western Michigan University and an MSN from Northern Michigan University, along with a Graduate Certificate from the University of California and a BSN from the College of Saint Scholastica. Her research interests encompass interprofessional education, communication, simulation outcomes, and clinical application in nursing. Poindexter is committed to advancing nursing scholarship, teaching, and learning. She has received several grants for innovative educational activities, including the Team-Based Interprofessional Simulated Learning Activity using Telehealth and integration of TeamSTEPPS to enhance quality and safety in teamwork. Additionally, she was honored with the 2022 AACN Scholarship Teaching and Learning Excellence Award for her contributions to nursing education.

Research Interests

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology