Hi! My name is Dr. Kristina Patterson. I have been an RN since 1999 and have a variety of experience including Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, CVICU, and ER. I received my DNP from Case Western University in December, 2018, my Master's Degree in Nursing Education on December 8, 2008 from the University of Phoenix Online program. I moved to Florida from Chicago in 2007. I have 2 children, James (23) and Cassie (19). James is going to USF to study computer programming and Cassie is going to UF in Gainesville to study computer engineering.

My philosphy of education is that I believe that faculty members have the unique ability to touch the lives of patients through the mentoring of nursing students. I believe that faculty members must be sensitive to the enthnically diverse student populations by attempting to meet their unique needs. Educators must be aware of a multitude of learning principles to employ techniques that will work with all different ages and types of learners. I hope to empower my students to be prepared to deal with the political and social challenges of a global society, engage in collaborative work environments, and promote the profession of nursing. I hope to enhance the knowledge, skills & attitudes of my students so they feel confident in providing safe, effective care for their patients. I hope to show respect for my students by offering frequent, objective evaluations and feedback, role modeling, clarifying expectations, allowing opportunities for problem solving, experiential learning, and caring.

As your instructor, I will:

Log into this course throughout the semester, every work day from the first day of the course through the last day of the course.

Provide you with updates via Course Mail or Announcements as needed.

Respond to all course mail and voice mail messages within 24 hours Monday through Friday and within 48 hours during the weekend.

Note! Although I will try to check the course on the weekend, this is not a guarantee.

Notify you in advance if I will be out of contact for more than two days.

Have your assignments and exams graded within 7 business days of the due date.

Calculate and enter your grade for this course before the submission deadline so you can view your final grade the next day.

Make myself available to you via MyCourses, phone, e-mail, or in-person to help you with this course. My goal is for you to be successful: I am here to help!!

Cell Phone Number: (727) 612-5959