Dr. Kristal Hockenberry

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kristal Hockenberry is an Assistant Clinical Professor and Simulation Lab Coordinator at the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, Pennsylvania State University. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Waynesburg College. Hockenberry specializes in clinical simulation education, nursing education, and healthcare sustainability. Her current teaching responsibilities include various nursing courses focusing on clinical skills, health assessment, and community health nursing. Hockenberry has received several accolades, including the Janet Williamson Excellence in Teaching Award in 2023. In addition to her teaching duties, she is actively involved in research endeavors related to geriatric education and sustainable nursing practices, securing grants for projects aimed at enhancing educational experiences in nursing. Hockenberry is a certified healthcare simulation educator and has contributed to numerous academic publications in nursing education and clinical simulation.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Clinical Professor / Simulation Lab Coordinator

2018-01-01 — Present

Ross Carol Nese College of Nursing, Penn State University • University Park, PA

Teaches nursing courses and coordinates simulation labs, focusing on immersive clinical experiences for students.

Awards

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Janet Williamson Excellence Teaching Award

2023-01-01

Courses

NURS203: Aid & CPR NURS251: Health Assessment Lab NURS230: Introduction Fundamentals Nursing Skills Lab NURS415: Community Family Health Nursing NURS306: Nursing Care Children Adolescents NURS320: Nursing Care Childbearing Family Gynecological Client NURS310: Therapeutic Nursing Care Older Adult Client NURS450A: Professional Role Development III: Leadership Management

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.