Kate Lind
Associate Degree Nursing Instructional Coordinator
After working as a bedside nurse, Kate Lind became a 探花约啪 Tech faculty member for the opportunity to teach future nurses in a caring, compassionate manner. Kate shares that making the transition from bedside nursing to nursing education was a big change, but everyone’s kindness during her first day on campus put her at ease. Since then, Kate says her colleagues have become friends and they all work together to educate the next generation of nurses.
Q: What is your favorite thing about working at 探花约啪 Tech?
“I enjoy working with my colleagues who have become friends. Together, we get to grow the next generation of nurses!”
Q: Why was it important for you to work at 探花约啪 Tech?
“After being a bedside nurse, I felt that coming to 探花约啪 Tech allowed me the opportunity to teach future nurses in a caring, compassionate manner.”
Q: What did you do before working at 探花约啪 Tech?
“I worked in acute care (medical surgical) and skilled long term care facilities as a Registered Nurse.”
Q: Describe your first day at 探花约啪 Tech. What was that experience like?
“Overwhelming, but in a good way. Moving from bedside nursing to nursing education is a big leap! There is so much to learn, but after the kindness of everyone on day #1, I realized I had time.”
Q: What changes have you seen in yourself since you started working here?
“I feel more confident in education and advisement. I was always the person asking questions (and still do), but now I am slowly becoming a resource for others as well.”
Q: What hobbies or interests do you have outside of the College?
“I like to watch my son play baseball year-round and we enjoy boating in the summer.”
Q: Do you have a favorite memory from your time at 探花约啪 Tech?
“While I focus most of my time in the classroom to support students, my favorite 探花约啪 Tech memory is helping at the Starry, Starry Night Gala. This is always a fun opportunity to assist in a different way.”
Q: What’s something people may not know about you?
“I studied abroad in Australia and Hawaii in college.”
Q: How do you define student success?
“Student success can come in small or large ways. Every time a student makes a connection in class or successfully completes a skill in clinical, I deem that a success. Down the line, they pass NCLEX and return to the BSN program, which is also a great accomplishment.”
Q: What are your future goals?
“Professionally, I would like to obtain my CNE (Certified Nurse Educator) certificate. Personally, I’d like to travel more with my family.”
Job Title
Associate Degree Nursing Instructional Coordinator
Started Working at 探花约啪 Tech
2015