Dr. Kristine Williams is an Assistant Professor at the University of Kansas School of Nursing (KU SON) where she teaches the Adult and Gerontological Health Care II course for graduate Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) students and provides academic advising. She recently collaborated on the implementation of the Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Educator distance-learning track at KU SON and is a co-investigator for the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) Centers on Aging and Telemedicine Geriatric Master Mentor Grant. As chair of the Curriculum Committee she is currently involved in the development of the Clinical Nurse Leader program at KU SON. She recently served on the review panel for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and John A. Hartford Foundation, Creating Careers in Geriatric Advanced Practice Nursing program.

 

Dr. Williams’ background includes practice experience in both CNS and NP roles, recognized in publications and national presentations. As a Clinical Nursing Consultant for a four-county home health agency in Maine, she developed home intravenous therapy and ventilator programs, developed comprehensive clinical policies and procedures, implemented a computerized record system, provided in-service education, and functioned as a clinical resource to staff in area home health offices. She has also served as a Quality Assurance Specialist and consultant for home health agencies nationwide.  

 

Dr. Williams is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Association and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She has practice experience in Occupational Health and as the Primary Care practitioner for low income, medically indigent residents in Lawrence, Kansas. She participated in the development of the KU SON Family Nurse Practitioner program as a Clinical Assistant Professor prior to pursuing her doctoral education. She has served as a clinical educator of NP and CNS students in provider and faculty roles.