Dr. Catherine Edwards

Associate Professor

School of Nursing

Contact Information

Rowlett 240

Dr. Catherine Edwards

Associate Professor

School of Nursing

Education

  • DNP, University of Kentucky
  • MSN, Eastern Kentucky University
  • BSN, Eastern Kentucky University
  • Certificate in College Teaching and Learning, University of Kentucky

Research & Academic Interests

  • Critical Care
  • Adult Health
  • End-of-Life Care/Hospice
  • Student Engagement

Publications

  • Edwards, C. L. (2020). Evaluation of self-efficacy and confidence levels among newly graduated nurses exposed to an end-of-life simulation: A comparison study. Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing 22(6), 504-511.
  • New, K., Edwards, C. L., Shumaker, S., & Bentley, B. (2018). Reinventing student engagement: The role of in-class simulation. The Journal of Faculty Development 32(3), 71-75.
  • Norris, H.B., New, K., & Edwards, C. (2020). Debriefing as an instrument to promote student/faculty partnerships. Pedagogicon Conference Proceedings. 5. https://encompass.eku.edu/pedagogicon/2020/learningpartners/5
  • New, K., Edwards, C., & Norris, H. (2021). Meeting our students educational needs during a global pandemic: creating online clinical learning experiences. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 13(57). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.teln.2021.07.006

Affiliations & Work History

  • Compassionate Care Center, PRN Staff Nurse
  • Baptist Health Hospital Richmond, PRN Staff Nurse, ICU
  • St. Joseph Hospital, Staff Nurse ICU
  • St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Staff Nurse, ICU
Dr. Catherine Edwards

Education

  • DNP, University of Kentucky
  • MSN, Eastern Kentucky University
  • BSN, Eastern Kentucky University
  • Certificate in College Teaching and Learning, University of Kentucky

Research & Academic Interests

  • Critical Care
  • Adult Health
  • End-of-Life Care/Hospice
  • Student Engagement

Publications

  • Edwards, C. L. (2020). Evaluation of self-efficacy and confidence levels among newly graduated nurses exposed to an end-of-life simulation: A comparison study. Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing 22(6), 504-511.
  • New, K., Edwards, C. L., Shumaker, S., & Bentley, B. (2018). Reinventing student engagement: The role of in-class simulation. The Journal of Faculty Development 32(3), 71-75.
  • Norris, H.B., New, K., & Edwards, C. (2020). Debriefing as an instrument to promote student/faculty partnerships. Pedagogicon Conference Proceedings. 5. https://encompass.eku.edu/pedagogicon/2020/learningpartners/5
  • New, K., Edwards, C., & Norris, H. (2021). Meeting our students educational needs during a global pandemic: creating online clinical learning experiences. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 13(57). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.teln.2021.07.006

Affiliations & Work History

  • Compassionate Care Center, PRN Staff Nurse
  • Baptist Health Hospital Richmond, PRN Staff Nurse, ICU
  • St. Joseph Hospital, Staff Nurse ICU
  • St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Staff Nurse, ICU