8401 Darmstadt Road Evansville, Indiana 47710

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TRACY KINNER, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, NP-C

PURP0SE . To maintain a position as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing.

QUALIFICATIONS . Recipient of the Melissa Faye and John M. Lawrence Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award, May 2008 and May 2014 . 2014 nominee of the University of Southern Indiana College of Nursing and Health Professions’ Faculty Affairs Excellence in Teaching Award (FAETA). . Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with over 22 years of nursing experience with 9 years of FNP experience. . Nurse Practitioner experience in the Family Practice, Emergency Department, ambulatory care, and rural clinic settings. . Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing with experience in the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. . Clinical nursing background in family practice, pediatrics, pediatric intensive care unit, critical care, cardiology, and cardiac and vascular catheterization in addition to a strong managerial background. . Highly motivated professional with a commitment to professional nursing and quality patient care with strong organizational and communication skills.

CREDENTIALS AND CERTIFICATIONS . Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Indiana . Indiana Advanced Practice Nurse with Prescriptive Authority . Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners . Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center . Basic Life Support

EDUCATION . Doctor of Nursing Practice. Graduated from the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, Indiana in May 2011. . Master of Science in Nursing in Family Nurse Practitioner. Graduated from the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, Indiana in July 2005 . Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. Graduated from Tracy Kinner, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, NP-C

Lourdes College in Sylvania, Ohio in August 2002. . Associate of Applied Science in Nursing. Graduated from Owens Community College in Toledo, Ohio in May 1992.

EXPERIENCE University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN 7/2011- CLINICAL ASSISTANT present PROFESSOR OF NURSING  Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing in the undergraduate and graduate nursing program.

INSTRUCTOR OF University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN 8/2006- NURSING 7/2011  Instructor of Nursing in the undergraduate and graduate nursing program. NURSE PRACTITIONER Martin Family Practice Evansville, IN 12/2013- present NURSE PRACTITIONER  Responsible for care of family practice patients in a family practice office.

Franklin Family Physicians Evansville, IN 12/2012- present NURSE PRACTITIONER  Responsible for care of family practice patients in a family practice office.

Tulip Tree Health Services Fort Branch, IN 3/2007- 12/2012 NURSE PRACTITIONER  Responsible for care of family practice patients in a rural clinic.

NURSE PRACTITIONER Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare Evansville, IN 1/2008-present

 Responsible for initial screening history and physicals on substance abuse rehabilitation patients.

NURSE PRACTITIONER Minute Clinic Evansville, IN 3/2012- 1/2013  Responsible for care of minor health emergencies and NURSE PRACTITIONER preventive health care.

NoviaCare Clinics Evansville, IN 5/2010- 5/2011  Responsible for care of family practice and occupational NURSE PRACTITIONER health patients.

Deaconess Hospital Evansville, IN 3/2006- 8/2010  Responsible for care of fast track patients in the Emergency NURSE PRACTITIONER/ Room. Tracy Kinner, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, NP-C

INTERIM MANAGER Emergency Medicine Physicians Evansville, IN 11/2008- 12/2009  Responsible for care of fast track patients in the Emergency EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Room.

EDUCATION COORDINATOR St Mary’s Medical Center Evansville, IN 1/2006- 8/2006  Responsible for care of sleep disorder patients and leadership duties in the Sleep Center. CHARGE AND STAFF NURSE St Mary’s Freestanding Cath Lab, LLC. Evansville, IN 2004- 2005  Responsible for management/direction of all Cath Lab CHARGE AND STAFF operations. NURSE

St Mary’s Medical Center Evansville, IN 2003-2004 STAFF NURSE  Facilitation/development/presentation of educational activities for Cardiovascular Services.

St Mary’s Medical Center Evansville, IN 2001-2003  Responsible for charge and staff nurse duties in the Cardiac Cath Lab.

Medical College of Ohio Toledo, OH 1992-2001  Responsible for charge and staff nurse duties in the Cardiovascular Laboratory and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

The Toledo Hospital Toledo, OH 1992- 1993 Responsible for staff nurse duties in the Pediatric Unit.

TEACHING  Nursing 468 Nursing Care of Adults III Course Coordinator and Clinical Instructor: This course focuses on human responses to complex, multi-dimensional health problems of adult patients. The student will study care of the patient across the continuum of acute illness, chronic illness, and rehabilitation. The role of the nurse as coordinator of care will be emphasized. The course examines the interrelationships of pathophysiology, clinical symptoms and complications, risk factors, nursing process, collaborative management, and expected outcomes. Tracy Kinner, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, NP-C

 Nursing 364 Nursing Care of Children and Families Clinical Instructor: This course focuses on the care of the child and adolescent specific to developmental levels while addressing age specific health promotion issues and health problems through theoretical and clinical application. The course emphasizes the interrelationship of pathophysiology, clinical symptoms and complications, disease specific assessment, risk factors, nursing diagnoses, collaborative management, and expected outcomes.

 Nursing 498 Internship in Professional Nursing. Clinical Instructor: This course provides the students with a concentrated clinical experience designed to synthesize nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice. Students will refine leadership and management skills as they function as integral members of the health care team. Under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse (Clinical Teaching Associate), students provide and coordinate direct care for groups of patients in an approved clinical setting. Seminar discussion topics will be related to current clinical practice issues.

 Nursing 617: Advanced Concepts of Pathophysiology Course Instructor: This course explores the physiological and pathological base for the advanced practice nurse to provide care to children and adults with acute and/or chronic illness. Examines theories and concepts relevant to pathophysiologic processes.

 Nursing 356 Pharmacology for Nurses Course Instructor: This course provides the student with an introduction to pharmacotherapeutics, safe administration of medications, and medications related to the care of patients with specific disorders. Pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamics, pharmacogenetics, principles of medication administration, medication terminology, systems of measurement and conversion, and medication calculations are discussed. Drug classifications, actions, side effects, adverse effects, and nursing implications of medication administration are presented. Use of the nursing process to safely administer medications and develop patient education plans is also emphasized.

 Nursing 622: Clinical Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nurses Course Instructor: This course is designed to provide the advanced practice nursing student with knowledge of pharmacological agents and herbal therapies used in the treatment of adults, adolescents, and young children. Emphasis is placed on indications, mechanisms of actions, prescriptive drug protocols, adverse reactions, and appropriate dosages. Through the use of a variety of instructional methods, this course prepares students to design, implement, monitor, and alter effective patient pharmacological therapy. Tracy Kinner, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, NP-C

 Nursing 654 Primary Care Nursing of Families I Clinical Instructor: This course focuses on the clinical management of the health/illness status of children, adults, and elders within a family framework. Emphasis in this course is placed upon health promotion, illness prevention, treatments for acute and chronic illness, and the education individuals in disease processes and management. This course emphasizes role development, including interdependent and independent practices.

 Nursing 655 Primary Care Nursing of Families II Clinical Instructor: This course focuses on continued expansion of clinical management of children, adults, and elders within a family framework. This course includes theoretical concepts related to the management of families with acute or chronic health care crises. The clinical focus is on the role of the nurse practitioner in primary care management including health promotion, illness prevention, assessment, treatments for acute and chronic illnesses, and education. This course emphasizes role development, including interdependent and independent practices.

 Nursing 618 Advanced Health Assessment Clinical Instructor: This course focuses on advanced skill development in the psychosocial and physical status of children, adults, and elders. Emphasis is on clinical assessment, diagnosis, and the formulation of a management plan. Experiences are afforded in a variety of clinics, doctor’s offices, and community settings as well as with selected preceptors.

 Nursing 677 Advanced Nursing Care of the Pediatric Patient Course Coordinator and Clinical Instructor: This course focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and collaborative management of pediatric patients with acute illness or experiencing an exacerbation of a chronic health problem. The clinical focus is on the role of the advanced practice nurse to facilitate and accelerate the patient’s return to optimal health.

 Nursing 452 Nursing of Critically Ill Children and Adults Course Coordinator and Clinical Instructor: This course focuses on the care of the client with health states characterized by acute dysfunction or pattern disruption, high problem complexity, and low outcome predictability. Client and family situations which are rapidly changing and crisis oriented are managed through application of the nursing process and critical pathways. Utilizing case studies, the interrelationships among pathophysiology, human functional health patterns, and related theories are stressed. Students provide direct care to the adult client in selected critical care settings, with supervision and direction from faculty and registered nurse Clinical Tracy Kinner, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, NP-C

Teaching Associates.

 Nursing 488 Nursing Management in the Care of Adults Clinical Instructor: This course involves the application and synthesis of nursing knowledge within the broader context of the professional role. Care of patients with complex and multidimensional health problems is emphasized. A case study approach will be utilized to facilitate group and individual analysis in caring for varied patients and populations. The role of nurse case manager will be explored. Students will analyze the concept of nursing leadership within various healthcare scenarios and settings to discern the impact of professional nursing on patient outcomes and quality of care. Functions and roles of leadership and management in professional nursing will be explored including organizational theories, decision-making, systems of care delivery, change theories, theories of leadership and management, power, legal/ethical issues, delegation, quality improvement, and resource management.

 Nursing 246 Introduction to Professional Nursing Course Coordinator and Clinical Instructor: This course introduces students to essential characteristics of professional nursing practice in today’s health care system and the interconnected global community. Concepts to be explored include the history and theoretical basis of the nursing profession, the profession as part of a wider health care community and delivery system, professional communication, self-understanding and self-care as means to promote health and wellness of self and others. An introduction to the responsibility of self-directed, life-long learning and evidence based practice is included. An emphasis will be placed on the complexity and holism of culturally sensitive nursing care in relation to the diversity of patients.

 Nursing 247 Health Assessment Clinical Instructor: This course focuses on beginning skill development in the psychosocial and physical assessment of the health status of individuals across the lifespan. Emphasis is on the collection of subjective and objective data, common diagnostic studies, physical exams and documentation. Lecture, lab and clinical activities will be utilized throughout the course.

 Nursing 358 Nursing Care of Adults I Clinical Instructor: This course focuses on the application of the nursing process and further develops cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills necessary to provide nursing care for adults within a legal, ethical, and culturally sensitive framework. Students will integrate concepts from the sciences, liberal arts and nursing theory as a basis for their nursing practice. Evidence-based practice will be the foundation for providing care to patients on the continuum of illness and wellness.

 Nursing 357 Introduction to Patient Care Clinical Instructor: Tracy Kinner, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, NP-C

This course explores concepts essential to nursing practice with a focus on nursing interventions. An emphasis is placed on the development of knowledge, competence, communication, and caring with the nurse’s professional role. Through class and clinical laboratory experiences, students learn to apply principles of safe and effective nursing care.

SERVICE Program Service

 2013-present Presented EKG Lecture to NURS654 Students

 2013-present Presented Diabetes Lecture to NUR468 Students

 2012-present Undergraduate Nursing Math Policy Subcommittee

 2012-present Undergraduate Nursing Testing Policy Subcommittee

 2011-present Graduate Nursing Faculty Committee

 2011- present Presenter, Doctor of Nursing Practice Intensives

 2011-2013 Emergency Nurses Association Challenge Coach

 2010-present Clinical Preceptor of RN-BSN Nursing Students

 2008-present Critical Care Challenge Coaching Assistance

 2007-present Clinical Preceptor of Graduate Nursing Students

 2006-present Undergraduate Nursing Committee

 2006-present Nursing Faculty Committee

College Service

 2014-present College Health and Wellness Committee

 2014-present Presented EKG Lecture to RADT355 Students

 2014-present Assistance with Executive in Residence Program

 2013-present Peer Reviewer

 2012-present Coordinator for Senior Students’ Honors Projects

 2012-present College Interprofessional Education Steering Committee

 2011-present Advanced Practice Nursing Conference Planning Committee

 2008 SWI-AHEC Volunteer for Nursing Overview

 2006-2012 College Community Affairs Committee

 2007-present College Simulation Committee

 2006-present CPR Instructor for CNHP Faculty

 2006-2013 Assist with Open Advising Sessions for Tracy Kinner, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, NP-C

Traditional Students st  2006-present Volunteer, Directions for Students in 1 Week of Classes

 2006-2013 Donation of Food for Finals Week Student Open House

University Service

 2013-present Member at Large, University Core Curriculum

 2012-present Volunteer, Greeter at Graduation Celebration

 2012-present Planning Committee for the Annual Nurse Practitioner Conference

 2010-2013 Alternate, University Core Curriculum

 2006-2010 Assessment Day Proctor st  2012-present Volunteer, Welcome Tent for Students in 1 Week of Classes

Community Service

 2013-present Deaconess Trauma Conference Planning Committee

 2012 USI Glenwood Health Center FNP

 2012-present St. Mary’s Education and Professional Practice Committee

 2012-present Volunteer, Invitational and Regional Contest Nurse and First Aid Central High School Band

 2009-present Volunteer, EVSC Asthma Camp

 2009- present Volunteer, Central High School

 2008-2009 EVSC Anaphylaxis Action Committee

 2007-present Participant, St. Mary’s Disaster Drill

 2007-present Toyota Associate Health Fair

 2006-2012 Volunteer, Thompkins Middle School

 2001-2007 Girl Scout Leader, Assistant Leader, and Volunteer

 2001-2009 Volunteer, Highland Elementary School

PRESENTATIONS Tracy Kinner, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, NP-C

 “Contrast Induced Nephropathy” Critical Access Hospital Learning Network University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN

 “Interprofessional Simulation: Overcoming Barriers to Success” Armstrong 2014 InterProfessional Health Care Summit. Savannah, GA 2014

 “TeamSTEPPS™: Enhancing Interprofessional Simulation Performance” Armstrong 2014 InterProfessional Health Care Summit. Savannah, GA

 “Contrast Induced Nephropathy” Indiana Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Conference Evansville, IN

 “Strategic and Deliberate Education Enhancing Interprofessional Team Dynamics Utilizing TeamSTEPPS in ACLS Simulations” Contemporary Forums’ Revolutionizing Nursing Education: Using Interprofessional Teams and Technology Anaheim, CA

 “Diabetes Management” Critical Access Hospital Learning Network University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN

 “Sepsis- Early Recognition and Treatment is Essential" Critical Access Hospital Learning Network University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN

 “Capitalizing on Student Attributes to Enhance Real-Life High Fidelity Simulations" 11th Annual International Nursing Simulation/Learning Resource Centers Conference Tracy Kinner, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, NP-C

San Antonio, Texas

 “Acute Renal Failure" Critical Access Hospital Learning Network University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN

 “Anaphylaxis Recognition and Management" 15th Annual Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Healthcare Conference University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN

 “Anaphylaxis Recognition and Management" Indiana Non-Public Educators Conference Indianapolis, IN

 “Letting Mr. Sims Out of the Box" Mosby’s Faculty Development Institute Contemporary Forums San Francisco, CA

 “Letting Mr. Sims Out of the Box" Educating Health Care Professionals University of Southern Indiana Evansville, Indiana

 “Letting Mr. Sims Out of the Box" Omicron Psi Chapter Spring Program Evansville, Indiana

 “Letting Mr. Sims Out of the Box" Stepping Up to Clinical Simulation American Association of Colleges of Nursing Denver, Colorado

 “Compliance of CHF Indicators Among Physicians” Tracy Kinner, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, NP-C

7th Annual Research and Health Care Issues Conference University of Southern Indiana Evansville, Indiana

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY 2012-present . Co-Investigator, Integrating TeamSTEPPS throughout the Undergraduate Nursing Curriculum. IRB pending.

2012- present . Co-Investigator, College of Nursing and Health Professions Perception of Interprofessional Assessment. IRB approval received.

2012- present . Principal Investigator, University of Southern Indiana Undergraduate Nursing Students/Perceived Knowledge Regarding Genetic Content and its Application to Clinical Practice. IRB approval received.

2012 . Expert Witness/Consultant- I am currently consulting on a case for the malpractice defense of a family nurse practitioner for Fine & Hatfield in Evansville, IN.

2012- 2013 . Diabetes Management Certificate Program Educator- After the previous educator left unexpectedly, I agreed to coordinate USI’s online Diabetes Management Certificate Program.

2011-present . Coordinator for Senior Nursing Students’ Honors Project.

2005-present . Family Nurse Practitioner- I work as a FNP in a variety of settings including rural health, ambulatory care, and substance abuse rehabilitation.

PUBLICATIONS AND GRANTS 2013 . Schaar, G. L., Ostendorf, M. J., & Kinner, T. J. (2012) Simulation: Linking Quality and Safety Education for Nurses Tracy Kinner, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, NP-C

Competencies to the Observer Role. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 9, e1-e4.

2012 . Schaar, G. L., Ostendorf, M. J., & Kinner, T. J. (2012) Simulation: Linking Quality and Safety Education for Nurses Competencies to the Observer Role. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, xx(x), e1-e4.

2011 . Shirey, M. R., Hauck, S. L., Embree, J. L., Kinner, T. J., Schaar, G. L., Phillips, L. A., Ashby, S. R. …McCool, I. A. (2011). Showcasing Differences Between Quality Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice, and Research. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 42(2), 57-70.

2010 . Graduate Student Travel Grant- funded my attendance at the 2010 Student Policy Summit sponsored by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing from March 21-23, 2010.

2010 . Graduate Student Research Grant- funded for $1,800 for my DNP project of Anaphylaxis Recognition and Management.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS  2014-present Vice President Region IV- Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses of Indiana

 2011-2013 Secretary Region IV- Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses of Indiana

 2012-present Counselor, Omicron Psi Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International

 2011-present Co-Chair, Communication Committee, USI Nursing Alumni Society

 2008-2010 President, Omicron Psi Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International

 2006-2008 President Elect, Omicron Psi Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International

 2005-present Member- University of Southern Indiana Alumni Association

 2005-present Member- University of Southern Indiana Nursing Alumni Association

 2005-present Member- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Tracy Kinner, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, NP-C

 2005-present Member- Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses of Indiana

 2004-present Member- Sigma Theta Tau International.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 Completed a Peer Review of Teaching in November 2014

rd  2014- 2.4 hours 23 Annual Critical Care Challenge University of Evansville

th  2014- 6 hours 17 Annual Deaconess Trauma Conference Deaconess Hospital

 2014- 7.2 hours Prescriber’s Letter CME

th  2014- 6.25 hours 16 Annual Advanced Practice Nursing Conference

 Completed a Peer Review of Teaching in April 2013

th  2013- 6.25 hours 10 Annual Pharmacology Update for Advanced Practice Nurses University of Southern Indiana

 2013- 15 hours Contemporary Foums’ Revolutionizing Nursing Education: Using Interprofessional Teams and Technology Anaheim, CA

th  2013- 6.5 hours 15 Annual Advanced Practice Nursing Conference

nd  2013- 3 hours 22 Annual Critical Care Challenge University of Southern Indiana

th  2012- 5.5 hours 17 Annual Nursing and Health Professions Educator Conference Tracy Kinner, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, NP-C

University of Southern Indiana

 2012- 2 hours Emergency Nurses Week Challenge Emergency Nurses Association

th  2012- 14.25 hours 11 Annual International Nursing Simulation/Learning Resource Centers Conference San Antonio, Texas

th  2012- 6.5 hours 14 Annual Advanced Practice Nursing Conference University of Southern Indiana

th  2012- 5 hours 16 Annual Research and Evidence Based Practice in Health Care Conference University of Southern Indiana

st  2012- 3 hours 21 Annual Critical Care Challenge St. Mary’s Medical Center

th  2011- 5.5 hours 16 Annual Nursing and Health Professions Educator Conference University of Southern Indiana

 2011- 2 hours Emergency Nurses Week Challenge Emergency Nurses Association

 2011- 14 hours NASBHC 2011 School-Based Health Care and the Community: A Partnership that Works National Assembly on School-Based Health Care Tracy Kinner, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, NP-C

th  2011- 5 hours 15 Annual Research and Evidence Based Practice in Health Care Conference University of Southern Indiana

th  2011- 3 hours 20 Annual Critical Care Challenge St. Mary’s Medical Center

 2010- 6 hours PEP Rally: A Perinatal Conference University of Southern Indiana

th  2010- 4.8 hours 15 Annual Nursing and Health Professions Educator Conference University of Southern Indiana

 2010- 4.25 hours Celebrating a Culture of Caring University of Southern Indiana

th  2010- 2.5 hours 19 Annual Critical Care Challenge St. Mary’s Medical Center

th  2010- 4.75 hours 14 Annual Research and Evidence Based Practice in Health Care Conference University of Southern Indiana

 2010- 1 hour Test Your Knowledge Are You Carb Savvy? St. Mary’s Medical Center

 2009- 6.25 hours Pharmacology Update 2009: An Evidence- Based Blitz University of Southern Indiana

 2009- 1 hour Physical Assessment of the Hospitalized Tracy Kinner, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, NP-C

Adult University of Southern Indiana

th  2009- 3.75 hours 13 Annual Research and Evidence Based Practice in Health Care Conference University of Southern Indiana

 2008- 16.75 hours Medscape CME

 2008- 9 hours American Heart Association Core Instructor Course

 2008- 6.2 hours P.E.P. Rally 2008: A Perinatal Conference University of Southern Indiana

th  2008- 4.2 hours 13 Annual Nursing and Health Professions Educator Conference. University of Southern Indiana

th  2008- 5.2 hours 5 Annual Pharmacology Update: A Class Act. University of Southern Indiana

th  2008- 2.7 hours 5 Annual Nursing Leadership Conference. University of Southern Indiana

th  2008- 5.2 hours 10 Annual Advanced Practice Nurses Symposium. University of Southern Indiana

th  2008- 6.2 hours 14 Annual Case Management Conference. University of Southern Indiana

th  2008- 4.2 hours 12 Annual Research and Evidence Based Practice in Health Care Conference. University of Southern Indiana

 2008- 14.42 hours Trauma Nursing Core Course (Provider) Deaconess Hospital

 2008- 13.5 hours Mosby’s Faculty Development Institute Contemporary Forums Tracy Kinner, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, NP-C

th  2007- 5.5 hours 12 Annual Nursing and Health Professions Educator Conference. University of Southern Indiana

 2007- 5.7 hours P.E.P. Rally 2007: A Perinatal Conference University of Southern Indiana

 2007- 6 hours Clinical Practice Conference: New Perspective in Pain Management. University of Southern Indiana

 2007- 0.42 hours Testing Workshop. University of Southern Indiana

 2007- 0.7 hours Cultural Competence. University of Southern Indiana

th  2007- 4.2 hours 11 Annual Research and Evidence Based Practice in Health Care Conference. University of Southern Indiana

 2007- 11 hours AACN 2007 Faculty Development Conference: Transition to Teaching. American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

 2007- 9.85 hours Epocrates Mobile CME

 2006- 8.1 hours Overcoming Analysis Paralysis: A Nurses Guide to Interpreting Laboratory Tests. St. Mary’s Medical Center

 2006- 1 hour Restless Leg Syndrome. Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives Tracy Kinner, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, NP-C

 2006- 1 hour Restless Leg Syndrome. St. Mary’s Medical Center

 2005- 6 hours Prescriber’s Letter CME

 2005- 21.30 hours NP 2005 Certification Exam & Practice Prep: FNP. Fitzgerald Health Education Associates, Inc.

PROFESSIONAL HONORS  Recipient of the Melissa Faye and John M. Lawrence Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award, May 2014 and May 2008.

 Recipient of the 2011 Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing’s JCEN Innovation Award for the article: Shirey, M. R., Hauck, S. L., Embree, J. L., Kinner, T. J., Schaar, G. L., Phillips, L. A., Ashby, S. R. …McCool, I. A. (2010). Showcasing Differences Between Quality Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice, and Research. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 42(2), 57- 70.

 Inductee- Sigma Theta Tau, National Nursing Honor Society, 2004.

 Multiple academic scholarships and traineeships.