Michelle Johnston, DNP, FNP, MSN, APRN, CNP, CNE
Assistant Professor and Lead Faculty, Family Nurse Practitioner Track
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
