Biography

Kathy Dolan-Cox, MSN, RN, CNE, holds a Lecturer II position at the University of New Mexico (UNM) College of Nursing. Prior to joining UNM in January 2021, she was an adjunct instructor at Central New Mexico Community College. Kathy has taught in nursing education since 2015 and holds a national certification as a Certified Nurse Educator. Kathy worked as a registered nurse at UNM Hospital in Adult Medical-Surgical Sub Acute Care, Neurosurgical Intensive Care, and Outpatient Internal/Family Medicine.

Kathy received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Utah in 2008 and a Master of Science in Nursing from UNM in 2011. Kathy's research and scholarly interests include diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare and community and preventive healthcare. Kathy received the Daisy Award in 2012 and the CNO award Nurse as Scientist in 2011.

Areas of Specialty

Acute Care | Health Equity | Nurse Education

Education

MSN, University of New Mexico, 2011 (Community Nursing)
BSN, University of Utah, 2008 (Nursing)
BS, Weber State University, 2004 (Criminal Justice)

Certifications

RN: Registered Nurse
CNE: Certified Nurse Educator

Achievements & Awards

Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society Member
Daisy Award 2012
CNO award nurse as scientist 2011

Gender

Female