Dr. Kristen Brown

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kristen Brown is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Simulation Immersive Learning at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. She designs and develops simulation curricula and immersive training events, focusing on advanced practice nursing. With a 17-year career in nursing, she has primarily worked as a pediatric critical care nurse practitioner. Prior to her academic role, Dr. Brown completed a simulation fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Medicine Simulation Center. Her doctoral work centered on the implementation of high-fidelity simulation training events for advanced practice nurses, which evolved into an annual simulation boot camp. Dr. Brown is also a certified Healthcare Simulation Educator-Advanced and is involved in various research initiatives to improve simulation technology, including the use of telepresence robots and virtual reality in nursing education. Her extensive background in pediatric intensive care has enriched her simulation education approach, enhancing the preparedness of future nursing professionals.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor and Associate Dean, Simulation Immersive Learning

2018-06-01 — Present

Johns Hopkins School of Nursing • Baltimore, MD

Leading the development of simulation curricula and immersive training programs for nursing education.

Awards

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Fellow

2020-01-01
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Dean’s Award for Outstanding Nurse Educator

2020-01-01
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Teaching Excellence Award

2021-01-01

Requirements for Johns Hopkins University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Inorganic Chemistry with Lab Organic Chemistry with Lab General Biology with Lab
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • CV
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Department of Pathology - PhD in Pathobiology. GRE is not required.