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Jolene Kittle, PhD, RN, ACCNS-AG

Assistant Professor

Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Background

Jolene Kittle joined Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences in September 2023 as an assistant professor in the Division of Nursing. She has been a registered nurse since 2004 and is also a clinical nurse specialist.

Prior to joining the Decker College faculty, she was the trauma program manager for a Level I trauma center for eight years and most recently, the nurse scientist for that same organization. Her clinical background includes critical care, emergency, flight nursing and medical/surgical unit.

Education

  • PhD, nursing, Binghamton University, Binghamton, N.Y.
  • MS, clinical nurse specialist, Upstate Medical University College of Nursing, Syracuse, N.Y.
  • BSN, nursing, Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y.

Research Interests

  • Trauma and critical care nursing
  • Social determinants of health
  • Contemporary nursing and innovation
  • Well-being

Clinical Interests

  • Trauma
  • Critical care
  • Transport
  • Emergency

Teaching Interests

  • Leadership in nursing
  • Nursing theory
  • Research

Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae