Expertise

Dr. Amanda (Mandy) Kirkpatrick, PhD, RN, FAAN, FNAP is the Associate Dean for Research and Innovation and an Endowed Professor of Nursing at Creighton University College of Nursing. She holds a PhD in Nursing from Villanova University, an MSN in Nursing Education from Clarkson College, and a BSN from Creighton University. Dr. Kirkpatrick's recent projects include interprofessional simulations for palliative care and initiatives aimed at improving advance care planning within diverse communities. In recognition of her impacts and expertise in palliative care, simulation, and interprofessional education, Dr. Kirkpatrick is honored as both a Fellow of both the American Academy of Nursing and the National Academies of Practice, and has been recognized with the INACSL Academic Excellence Award. Dr. Kirkpatrick’s research and educational initiatives seek to enhance compassionate care, interprofessional collaboration, and accessible end-of-life education, significantly impacting both health professions education and patient care.

Honors

Fellow
American Academy of Nursing (United States, Washington D.C.) - AAN, 10/31/2023
Fellow of Nursing
National Academies of Practice, 03/15/2024

Organizational Affiliations

College of Nursing, Creighton University

Education

Nursing Education
20142018, Doctor of Philosophy, Villanova University (United States, Radnor) - VU
Nursing Education
20082012, Masters of Science in Nursing, Clarkson College (United States, Omaha)
Nursing
20012005, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BN, BNSc, BScN, BSN, BNurs, BSN, BHSc.), Creighton University (United States, Omaha)