227 Rowell Building
106 Carrigan Drive Central Campus
Burlington, VT 05405
United States
- M.S., Nursing Education; Drexel University
- A.D., Nursing; Vermont Technical College
- B.S., Biochemistry; St. Michael's College
BIO
Kathleen began her nursing career at the University of Vermont Medical Center, where she served as a staff nurse on a cardiology/telemetry unit for seven years and then as a nurse educator on a cardiothoracic/vascular surgical telemetry unit for two years. Kathleen enjoys mentoring nursing students by creating a positive, exciting, compassionate and supportive learning environment. When she is away from work she enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her family and rescue dog.
Courses
- PRNU 128 - Pharmacology
- PRNU 134 - Adult Health Nursing I
- PRNU 134 - Adult Health Nursing I Nursing Practicum
- PRNU 234 - Adult Health Nursing II Nursing Practicum
Area(s) of expertise
Nursing education, medical-surgical nursing, active classrooms
Bio
Kathleen began her nursing career at the University of Vermont Medical Center, where she served as a staff nurse on a cardiology/telemetry unit for seven years and then as a nurse educator on a cardiothoracic/vascular surgical telemetry unit for two years. Kathleen enjoys mentoring nursing students by creating a positive, exciting, compassionate and supportive learning environment. When she is away from work she enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her family and rescue dog.
Courses
- PRNU 128 - Pharmacology
- PRNU 134 - Adult Health Nursing I
- PRNU 134 - Adult Health Nursing I Nursing Practicum
- PRNU 234 - Adult Health Nursing II Nursing Practicum
Areas of Expertise
Nursing education, medical-surgical nursing, active classrooms
PUBLICATIONS
Garbarino, J. & Monforte, K. (2019). Engaging undergraduate nursing students in health care quality education. Journal of Nursing Education, 58(5), 315-316.
ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
- American Nurses Association
- Vermont State Nurses Association