Executive Director, Nursing Innovation, Research, & Graduate Programs
Kaplan North America
Dr. Christi D. Doherty is the Executive Director of Nursing Innovation, Research, & Graduate Programs at Kaplan North America. Dr. Doherty is a skilled researcher, valued professor of nursing, experienced clinical nurse, and designer of virtual simulations. She has earned certifications in nursing education (CNE), healthcare simulation education (CHSE), diversity professional (CDP), and inpatient obstetrics (C-OB). Dr. Doherty has published several books and journal articles and presented nationally and internationally on diverse subjects such as clinical judgment, pharmacology, mentorship, simulation, and students' engagement in statistics and informatics.
Dr. Doherty has over 20 years of clinical practice experience in obstetrics, emergency nursing, and leadership. Additionally, she has over ten years of nursing education experience in undergraduate and doctoral programs. Dr. Doherty holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from American Sentinel University, an M.S. in Nursing Ed and BSN from Regis University, and an ADN from Grayson College.