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Kelly J. Betts
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| Title: |
Clinical Assistant Professor |
| Industry: |
Education |
| Type of Organization: |
University |
| Major Product/Service: |
Higher education focusing on nursing |
| Expertise: |
Ms. Betts has over 23 years experience as a pediatric nurse focusing on pediatric endocrinology. She teaches in the Pediatrics course, Foundations of Nursing Courses and manages the College of Nursing’s Simulation Lab. She is also an advisor to the school’s Student Nursing Association Chapter. Ms. Betts is also employed by the University Medical Center as a PRN Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse. |
| Geographic Area of Distribution: |
Little Rock, Arkansas |
| Affiliations: |
Sigma Theta Tau International; The Pediatric Endocrinology Nurses Society; The Society of Pediatric Nurses; The American Nurses Society; The National League for Nursing; Arkansas Nurses Association; Treasurer, U.A.M.S., Gamma Xi Chapter |
| University/Degree: |
M.S.N., Honors Program, Nursing Education, Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2007; Candidate, Ed.D., Walden University, 2011 |
| Hobbies/Sports: |
Family, worldwide travel, the outdoors, motorcycling, reading |
| Children: |
2 children |
| Work History: |
Ms. Betts has been a pediatric nurse for 24 years. Over the last 15 years, she has specialized in pediatric endocrinology |
| Honors & Awards: |
UAMS Chancellor’s Excellence in Teaching Award, 2010; UAMS College of Nursing Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award, 2010; Eli Lilly Endocrine Employee of the Month for Medical Research Education Expertise, 2006; Eli Lilly Medical Information & Communication Endocrine Division, Living the Brand Award, 2006; Eli Lilly Medical Information & Communication Endocrine Division Peer Recognition Award, 2006; Gentiva Health Services Outstanding Achievement Award, 2001 |
| Published Works: |
7 book chapters; Numerous articles; Abstracts; Reviewer for Endocrine Submissions, Journal of Pediatric Nursing; Editor, Pediatric Endocrinology Nurses Society (PENS) Nursing Resource Manual |
| Career Accomplishments: |
Ms. Betts' community service activities include working as an American Red Cross Nurse for the Central Arkansas Red Cross Chapter, providing CPR classes as an American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor, providing flu shots to mass flu clinics in Central Arkansas and volunteering to serve in local free health clinics in the Central Arkansas area. |
