Laura Joanna Kennicutt
- Assistant Clinical Professor
Contact
- (520) 626-6154
- Nursing, Rm. 327
- Tucson, AZ 85721
- lkennicutt@arizona.edu
Biography
Dr. Laura Kennicutt is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), and a prelicensure (MEPN) assistant clinical professor at the University of Arizona College of Nursing. She obtained her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts at New York University in Film and Television production and gained work experience in writing and copyediting before pursuing her Masters Entry to the Profession of Nursing (MEPN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degrees at the University of Arizona. As an FNP, Dr. Kennicutt has had the privilege of providing whole-person care to a wide variety of patients across the lifespan, with a focus on geriatric health.After serving as a clinical preceptor for numerous NP students, Dr. Kennicutt pursued a post-masters certificate in Nursing Education at the University of Northern Colorado. Coursework covered areas including evidence-based teaching, curriculum development, program evaluation, and the role of the nursing professional in academia. She has applied this learning first as a per diem clinical instructor with the UA MEPN program, then as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the same program. This position has involved chairing the medical-surgical clinical course for level 2 students, leading clinical groups in inpatient clinical rotations, assisting with skills labs and testing, participating in in-person and remote classroom learning activities, and assisting with low- and high-fidelity simulations. She enjoys activities including antiquing, cooking, and spending time with her daughter and cat.
Degrees
- Post-graduate certificate in Nursing Education Nursing Education
- University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Utah
- D.N.P. Family Nurse Practitioner
- University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States
- ACCEPTABILITY OF AN ASYNCHRONOUS POWERPOINT FOR INCREASING PROVIDER KNOWLEDGE OF CHILDHOOD LEAD SCREENING: A QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
- M.S. Entry to Nursing
- University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States
- B.F.A. Film and Television Production
- New York University, New York, New York, United States
Work Experience
- University of Arizona College of Nursing (MEPN) (2023 - Ongoing)
- University of Arizona College of Nursing (MEPN) (2022 - 2023)
- Arizona Community Physicians (2019 - 2023)
- Banner University Medical Center - Tucson (via Banner Staffing Services) (2015 - 2016)
Licensure & Certification
- Registered Nurse, Arizona State Board of Nursing (2015)
- Family Nurse Practitioner, American Association of Nurse Practitioners (2019)
- Nursing Education Certificate, National League for Nursing (2023)
Interests
Teaching
Primary/preventive care, geriatric care, physical assessment, medical-surgical nursing, quality improvement/research, community health, environmental health, pathophysiology
Research
Previous research/QI: improving adherence to recommended preventive screenings in primary care, specifically pediatric lead screening. Interest areas for future inquiry: Nursing Education (reflective practices, improving mental health of Nursing students), arts in nursing, role of Nursing in climate change, experiences of single mothers by choice
Courses
2024-25 Courses
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Concepts & Compet Lifespan II
NURS 519A (Summer I 2025) -
Hlth Assmnt Across Lifespan
NURS 507 (Summer I 2025) -
Provider of Care II: Alt Hlth
NURS 519B (Summer I 2025) -
Concepts & Compet Lifespan II
NURS 519A (Spring 2025) -
Hlth Assmnt Across Lifespan
NURS 507 (Spring 2025) -
Provider of Care II: Alt Hlth
NURS 519B (Spring 2025) -
Concepts & Compet Lifespan II
NURS 519A (Fall 2024) -
Hlth Assmnt Across Lifespan
NURS 507 (Fall 2024) -
Provider of Care II: Alt Hlth
NURS 519B (Fall 2024)
2023-24 Courses
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Concepts & Compet Lifespan II
NURS 519A (Summer I 2024) -
Hlth Assmnt Across Lifespan
NURS 507 (Summer I 2024) -
Provider of Care II: Alt Hlth
NURS 519B (Summer I 2024) -
Concepts & Compet Lifespan II
NURS 519A (Spring 2024) -
Hlth Assmnt Across Lifespan
NURS 507 (Spring 2024) -
Provider of Care II: Alt Hlth
NURS 519B (Spring 2024) -
Concepts & Compet Lifespan II
NURS 519A (Fall 2023) -
Provider of Care II: Alt Hlth
NURS 519B (Fall 2023)
Scholarly Contributions
Poster Presentations
- Kennicutt, L. J., Daly, P., Russell-Kibble, A., & Williams, D. (2019, April). Addressing Barriers to Childhood Lead Screening. Western Institute of Nursing Communicating Nursing Research Conference. San Diego, CA: University of Arizona.
- Kennicutt, L. J., Daly, P., Russell-Kibble, A., & Williams, D. (2018, April). Barriers to Childhood Lead Screening in Tucson, AZ: A Proposed Inquiry. Western Institute of Nursing Communicating Nursing Research Conference. Spokane, WA: University of Arizona.
- Kennicutt, L. J., Daly, P., Russell-Kibble, A., & Williams, D. (2018, May). Barriers to Childhood Lead Screening in Tucson, AZ: A Proposed Inquiry . 3rd annual El Rio/Wright Center for GME Virtual Health Fair. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona.
