Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Duquesne University, 2013
Master of Science in Nursing, Leadership in Nursing Education, Notre Dame of Maryland University, 2018
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Duquesne University, 2021
Certifications
CCRN (2017-present)
CNE (2018-present)
Research Interests
Cardiac arrest
Nursing education curriculum
Nursing education assessment & evaluation
Publications
Barley, K., Davis, R., & Bloom, T. (2023, October). Cohen scholars’ perspectives on full time employment as a nurse educator following graduation [Poster presentation]. 2023 Maryland Nurses Association (MNA) Conference, Ocean City, MD
Barley, K., Nelson, M., & Chroszielewski, H. (2022, May 23). Fostering a caring preceptorship experience through a cohort model [Poster presentation]. 2022 Maryland Action Coalition (MDAC) Virtual Leadership Summit: Optimizing Maryland’s Nursing Workforce. https://mdac2022.vfairs.com/
Barley, K. (2021). "Improving Progressive Care Nurses’ Confidence and Performance During In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (IHCA): A Continuous Quality Improvement Initiative". Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Manuscripts. 13. https://dsc.duq.edu/dnp/13
Barley, K. (2018, December). The PEARLS of incorporating caring into debriefing simulation experiences. MSN Symposium at Notre Dame of Maryland University, Baltimore, MD.
Barley, K. & Vogul, T. (2014, February). Utilization of a quality-based representative for inpatient stroke units. UPMC Stroke Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
Sigma Theta Tau International (Sigma), Mu Eta Chapter (President)