
Dr. Kristen Barkley, DNAP, CRNA
Assistant Professor
Nurse Anesthesia Building 110
About
With an extensive experience in clinical education, Dr. Barkley aims to equip students with the knowledge and confidence they need to excel in their own career paths. She is passionate about creating an engaging and supportive learning environment that empowers students to enhance their clinical skills and emotional acumen, ultimately preparing them to face the complexities of the dynamic healthcare landscape.
Experience
- Clinical Coordinator Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center 2017-2022
- Assistant Chief NorthStar Anesthesia 2019-2020
Education
- Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP), Texas Wesleyan University, 2022
- Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia (MSNA), Texas Christian University, 2013
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Texas Tech University, 2007
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, Lubbock Christian University, 2005
Courses Taught at Texas Wesleyan
- ANE 8101 Simulation
- ANE 8340 EBP I
- ANE 8509 Principles of Anesthesia Practice I
- ANE 8212 8212 Prof Aspects
Presentations
- Circadian Optimization for the Healthcare Worker, Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Convention, 2024
- Coordinated Chaos, Clinical Coordinator Meeting, Texas Wesleyan University, 2021