Kathy Baker

Professor
Nursing
Annie Richardson Bass Building 3126

kathy.baker@tcu.edu | 817-257-7330

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Education

Ph.D. (2003). University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
MS in Nursing. (1988). Texas Woman's University, Dallas, TX
BSN. (1981). Baylor University, Waco, TX

Courses Taught

NDNP 81343: Translational Research
NDNP 81353; Health Care Policy & Politics
NDNP 88062: DNP Project 1
HCHS 70112: Philosophy of Science
HCHS 80533: Scoping Review Methodology
HCHS 80543: Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis
HCHS 70913: Qualitative Methods and Designs
NURS 60043: Advanced Nursing Research & Theory

Areas of Focus

Gastroenterology/Endoscopy
Cancer Survivorship
Quality of Life
Systematic Review & Meta-analysis Methodology
Scoping Review Methodology
Qualitative Methodology
Clinical Nurse Specialist Role
Evidence-Based Practice

Ward, R. C., Baker, K. A., Spence, D., Leonard, C., Sapp, A., & Choudhry, S. A. (2023). Longitudinal assessment to evaluate continued certification and lifelong learning in healthcare professionals: A scoping review. Evaluation & the Health Professions, 0(0), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1177/01632787231164381

Campbell-Pierre, D., Rhea, D. J., & Baker, K. A. (2022). What is the relationship between outdoor play breaks and no play breaks on postural balance: A systematic review. Journal of Health & Physical Literacy, 1(2), 122-134.

Singer, D., Baker, K. A., & Sapp, A. (2022). Belongingness in undergraduate/pre-licensure nursing students in the clinical learning environment: A scoping review. Nurse Education in Practice, 64(2022), 103422. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2022.103422

Smith, A., Baker, K. A., & Weeks, S. (2021). Seven year outcomes of a regional evidence-based practice fellowship utilizing a collaborative academic-practice partnership. Journal of Nursing Administration, 51(9), 455-460.

Boswell, C., Mintz-Binder, R., Batcheller, J., Allen, P., & Baker, K. A. (2021). Capturing the impact of the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree on West Texas healthcare. Journal of Continuing Nursing Education, 52(4), 192-197.

Kelly, P., Baker, K. A., Hodges, K., Lee, J., Vuong, E., & Lockwood, S. (2021). Nurses’ perspective on caring for patients with do not resuscitate orders. American Journal of Nursing, 121(1), 26-36. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000731652.86224.11

Rogers, B., Franklin, A. E., & Baker, K. A. (2021). Cognitive load experienced by nurses in simulation-based learning experiences: An integrative review. Nurse Education Today, 99(2021), 104815. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2021.104815

Rogers, B., Baker, K. A. & Franklin, A. (2020). Learning outcomes of the observer role in nursing simulation: A scoping review. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 49, 81-89. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016.j.ecns.2020.06.003

Anderson, C., Harter, L. A., & Baker, K. A. (2020, July). Adolescents’ perceptions of childbirth. MCN: The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing, 45(4), 208-213.

Flanders, S. A., & Baker, K. A. (2020). Regulation and accreditation of pre-licensure education of registered nurses: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 18(5), 1036-1042.

Rogers, B., Baker, K. A., & Sapp, A. (2020). Learning outcomes of the observer role in nursing simulation: A scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, 18(5), 1051-1056.

Zhang, Y., Khan, D., & Baker, K. (2023). A pilot study to assess faculty and students’ perception and attitudes towards statistics (poster). 2023 Joint Statistical Meetings, Toronto Canada.

Baucham, R., Howe, C. J., Baker, K. A., & Kimzey. M. (2023). New graduate nurse transition to practice during the COVID-19 pandemic: A directed content analysis. Podium presentation (Baucham) at Sigma Theta Tau: Creating Health Work Environments Conference, Austin, TX.

Criss, J., & Baker, K. A. (2023). Perceptions of Jail Staff Regarding Inmate Mental Health (e-poster). Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), Criminal and Juvenile Justice track, Atlanta, GA.

Schlossberg, N. S., & Baker, K. A. (2023). Reflecting on the Past, Imagining the Future. SGNA 50th Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Baker, K. A., & Redulla, R. (2023). The WRITE Project: Writing for Publication Program. SGNA 50th Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Baker, K. A. (2023). The power within. Understanding the gut microbiome. SGNA 50th annual course. A virtual component. (online).

Baker, K. A. (2022). Qualitative analysis: Thematic analysis and inductive and deductive approaches. HCHNS Lunch & Learn, Qualitative Research Analysis Panel. TCU, Fort Worth, TX.

Baker, K. A. (2022). Disseminating your project findings. TCU Evidence Based Practice Fellowship, Arlington, Texas.

Lee, J., Baker, K. A., Hodges, K., Kelly, P. A., Lockwood, S., & Vuong. E. (2022).  Oncology Nurses” Interpretations & Misconceptions of “Do Not Resuscitate:” A Qualitative Study (poster), Oncology Nursing Society Annual Congress, Anaheim, CA.  

Baker, K. A. (2022). Fecal Transplantation: State of the Science for Gastroenterology Nurses. SGNA 49th annual course. Salt Lake City, UT.

Baker, K. A., Juan, M., Myers, L. A., Redulla, R., & Friis, C. (2022). Nursing Perspective: A Panel Discussion. SGNA 49th Annual Conference. Salt Lake City, UT.

Baker, K. A., & Redulla, R. (2022). The WRITE Project: Writing for Publication Program. SGNA 49th Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.

Baker, K. A., & Walker, J. (2021). Your CNS Voice is Needed: Become a Fellow in a National Academy. NACNS 2021 Fall Summit (online).

Baker, K. A. (2021). Advanced practice nursing: Future horizons and best practices (panel member). Association of Advanced Practice Educators. Liverpool John Moores University, England.

Baker, K. A., Vlasich, C., & Bond, M. L. (2021). Perspectives of global nurse leaders regarding leadership. Virtual International Council of Nurses Congress: Nursing around the World, November 2-4.

Lee, J., Baker, K. A., Hodges, K., Kelly, P. A., Lockwood, S., & Vuong. E. (2022). Oncology Nurses” Interpretations & Misconceptions of “Do Not Resuscitate:” A Qualitative Study (poster), Oncology Nursing Society Annual Congress, Anaheim, CA.

Baker, K. A., & Walker, J. (2021, October 6). Your CNS Voice is Needed: Become a Fellow in a National Academy. NACNS 2021 Fall Summit (online).

Baker, K. A., & Shellnutt, C. (2019, June). Writing for publication: A critical skill for the clinical nurse specialist. Texas Clinical Nurse Specialists conference, Round Rock, TX.

Baker. K. A. (2018, September 15). Leaving a legacy for gastroenterology nursing practice (Keynote). 12th Annual North Texas Society of Gastroenterology & Nursing Lonestar Roundup, Dallas, TX.

Baker, K. A., Lowrance, K., Timmerman, G., & Gilliland, I. (2017, June 9-10). The future of the clinical nurse specialist role in Texas. Texas Clinical Nurse Specialist conference, Round Rock, TX.

 

Fellow, American Academy of Nursing
Fellow, Clinical Nurse Specialist Institute
Outstanding Faculty Mentor, TCU Office of Graduate Studies
Distinguished Service Award, Society of Gastroenterology Nurses & Associates
Susan B. Davidson Service Award, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
Board of Directors’ Award, Society of Gastroenterology Nurses & Associates
Distinguished Alumni Award for Excellence in Nursing, The University of Texas at Austin
Mary Hanna Memorial Journalism Award, American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
Great One Hundred Nurse Award, District 4 Texas Nurses Association
Outstanding Doctoral Graduate, The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing

 

Advanced Practice Nurse (Adult CNS). Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.

International Academy of Nursing Editors
Society of Gastroenterology Nurses & Associates
National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
Clinical Nurse Specialist Institute
American Academy of Nursing
Sigma Theta Tau

Editor-in-Chief, Gastroenterology Nursing: The Official Leader in Science and Practice, Official Journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) , Wolters Kluwer, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Clinical Nurse Specialist Institute: Fellow Selection Committee, Grant Reviewer, CNS Visibility/Value Task Force
National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists: Professional Development Committee (CNS Advocacy Task Force), Certification Workgroup, DNP CNS Competencies Task Force (Chair); Core Competency Task Force; Representative to AACN APRN Competency Work Group
Texas Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists: Board of Directors (2019-2020)