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Kitty Garrett

Assistant Professor

Kitty Garrett

Assistant Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

College of Nursing
Department of Physiological and Technological Nursing

College of Nursing
Department of Prelicensure Nursing

College of Nursing
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing

College of Nursing

Bio

30 year background in acute/critical care nursing, nursing education and clinical nurse specialist role. Transitioned to pre-licensure nursing faculty role in 2008.

  • (706) 721-8786
  • EC 5330

Education

  • MSN, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, OtherMedical College of Georgia, 2001

  • BSN, Registered Nursing/Registered NurseMedical College of Georgia, 1981

  • ADN, Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAugusta State University, 1978

Certifications

  • Immunizations2010

  • Learning Experience AgreementGBON, GHA requirement, 2009

  • RNGA Bd of Nursing RN, 1978

  • RNLGA Bd of Nursing RN, 1978

  • Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS)American Association of Critical Care Nurses, 2015

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)American Heart Association, 2017

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)American Heart Association, 2017

  • CCRNAACN, 1983

  • Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)American Association of Critical Care Nurses, 1983

  • PPD2016

  • RNLGA Bd of Nursing RN, 2009

Awards & Honors

  • Augusta University Favorite Faculty AwardAugusta University, 2017

  • Spirit of Nursing AwardGNA – CSRA Chapter , 2014

  • Dean’s Award of Achievement for GNA Spirit of Nursing Award2012

  • Spirit of Nursing AwardGNA – CSRA Chapter , 2012

  • Outstanding Leadership Award for Eliminating Ventilator Associated PneumoniaNational Award by the US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office of Healthcare Quality and Critical Care Societies Collaborative, 2011

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • NURS 4804

    Synthesis of Adv Nursing Con

  • NURS 4806

    Transition to Prof Nurs Prac

  • NURS 3800

    Essentials of Pathophysiology

  • NURS 6100

    Pathophysiology

  • NURS 7801

    Synthesis of CNL Role

Teaching Interests

Pathophysiology

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • Best Practices for Managing Pain, Sedation and Delirium in the Mechanically Ventilated Patient, 2016
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • ABCs: A reality-based pedagogy for clinical nursing evaluation, 2012
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Heart Failure, 2010
    Other
  • Cryoablation of Liver Tumors and Associated Laboratory Changes, 2009
    Newsletter
  • Asystole and Pulseless Electrical Activity (Ventricular Standstill), 2006

Department Service

  • BSN Admissions Committee2012 - Present

  • PTN Faculty Search Team2013 - 2017

    Role:Committee Chair

  • BSN Undergraduate Program Committee2011 - 2017

    Role:Committee Member

  • Faculty Workload Group2015 - 2016

    Role:Committee Member

  • BSN Curriculum Committee2012 - 2014

College Service

  • Student Advisor for 21 students - BSN Class of 20162014 - Present

  • PTN Faculty Search Team Committee2013 - Present

    Role:Committee Chair

  • BSN Undergraduate Program Committee2011 - Present

  • GRU CON PTN Faculty Search Team Committee2011 - Present

  • Faculty Senate2008 - Present

    Role:Committee Member

University Service

  • GHSU/ASU Consolidation Curriculum Workgroup2012

Professional Service

  • Journal of Interprofessional Care2014 - Present

    Role:Other

  • Critical Care Nurse2010 - Present

    Role:Other

  • Student Advisor for 15 students – BSN Class of 20122010 - 2012

  • Workshop planning for STT induction ceremony2012 - 2012

  • Cardiac Cath Lab Director2010 - 2011

    Role:Other

Public Service

  • Church of the Good Shepherd2005 - Present

  • Teaches BLS, ACLS and PALS Courses in the community2000 - Present

  • Teaches in Basic Critical Care Course each year in local chapter consortium2000 - Present

  • Evidence Based Research Committee - University Hospital2016 - 2017

    Role:Committee Member

  • Augusta University Physical Therapy Department2017 - 2017

    Role:Guest Speaker
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