Michelle Johnston, DNP, FNP, MSN, APRN, CNP, CNE

Michelle Johnston, DNP, FNP, MSN, APRN, CNP, CNE,
Assistant Professor and Lead Faculty Family Nurse Practitioner Track
School of Nursing
Biography
Dr. Johnston joined Kramer School of Nursing as full-time faculty in January 2018. She is currently the lead faculty for the BSN-DNP family nurse practitioner track. Dr. Johnston has been a registered nurse since 1995 and has practiced as a family nurse practitioner since 2008. While she likes all aspects of family practice, she is especially passionate about working with children and adolescents. Dr. Johnston has always had a strong interest in teaching and, since joining KSN, has completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and become a Certified Nurse Educator. She is also an active member of AONP.
Education and national certifications
- 2020: DNP, Oklahoma City University
- 2007: MSN, FNP, Hawaii Pacific University
- 1995: ADN, RN, Kapi’olani Community College
- 1989: LPN, North Seattle Community College
- ANCC Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, 2007
- NLN Certified Nurse Educator, 2019
Teaching interest
- Children’s primary care
- Women’s primary care
- Health promotion and primary care of the child
- Health promotion and primary care of adults
- Health promotion and primary care of women
- Pharmacology for advanced practice advanced physical assessment
Current research/scholarly interest
- Screening for a history of adverse childhood experiences in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Awards, recognition and service
- Member: The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
- Member: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Contact Information
Room 149School of Nursing East
Oklahoma City, OK 73106