Mary Kutchin, PhD, APRN-CNS

College of Nursing

Professor

Campus:

Kent

Office Location:

Henderson Hall

Office Hours:

Mondays 9:15 am-1:15pm; Fridays 10:00 am-1:00 pm and other times by appointment.

Contact Information

Email:

mkutchin@kent.edu

Phone:

330-672-8810

Fax:

330-672-5003

Biography

Mary Kutchin is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with significant experience in hospital administration and nursing leadership. Areas of clinical expertise include critical care, cardiac care, and surgical care areas. She has expertise in accreditation standards, project management and consultation for healthcare organizations. Kutchin has developed and managed programs for case management and disease management. Dr. Kutchin also has an expertise in educational strategies and nursing theory to prepare learners for NCLEX‐RN.

Courses

NURS 40045 Integration of Leadership and Management in Nursing
NURS 40035 Senior Level Skill Competency Lab
NURS 45060/45075 NCLEX Review Preparation
NURS 40010 Nursing of the Critically Ill

Funded Research

LPN Education Advancement Program Kent State University College of Nursing and University Hospitals (UH).
Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), $4,000,000. January 2024, Co-PI.

Education

Ph.D., Nursing, Kent State University
MSN, Nursing Education, Kent State University
BSN, University of Akron

Expertise

Nursing Leadership
Nursing Education
Healthcare Delivery Systems
Critical Care
Cardiac Care
Heart Failure
Patient Satisfaction and Perceptions of Care
Standardized Testing/NCLEX
Quality of life

Affiliations

Sigma Theta Tau International

Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS)

Awards/Achievements

LPN Education Advancement Program Kent State University College of Nursing and University Hospitals (UH). Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), $4,000,000. January 2024, Co-PI.
Top Performer Kaplan NCLEX, Kaplan North America 2022
Outstanding Faculty of the Year, 2018
2015, Barbara Donaho Distinguished Leadership in Learning Award
2015, Faculty Recognition Award, Kent State University
2014, Faculty Recognition Award, Kent State University