Associate Professor
PLNU School of Nursing
Contact Information:
Telephone: 619.849.2647
Email: ckay@pointloma.edu
Teaching Focus:
BSN Senior Nursing of Communities: Mental Health
Education:
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TUI University - PhD International Health, 2009
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University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA - Family Nurse Practitioner, 2001
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University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA - MSN Community Health Nursing, 1996
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George Mason University, Fairfax, VA - BSN, 1993
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Golden West College, Huntington Beach, CA - ADN, 1976
Clinical Background/Academic Focus:
Dr. Kay has worked in many areas of nursing, including Medical Surgical, Cardiac, Renal Diabetic, Mental Health and Primary Care. She has spoken extensively on HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections with an emphasis on abstinence education. Having a love for cross-cultural nursing with underserved populations, she has led mission trips to Mexico, the Caribbean and Ecuador.
Research/Publications/Presentations:
- Dissertation: Predictors of Success in Second Degree Nursing Students (2009)
- Hale, P.J. & Kay, C.S. HIV epidemiology & HIV diagnostic testing (ch.2) in Ropka, M.E. & Williams, A.B. (1988). HIV Nursing and Symptom Management. Boston: Jones and Bartlett.
- Kay, C.S. (1994). No second chance, AIDS education video. California: Jeremiah Films.
Personal Note:
Dr. Kay was born and raised in Pasadena, CA. Married now for 37 years, she and her husband are grandparents of 8 beautiful grandchildren.
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