Clinical Expertise:

• Leadership and Delegation in Nursing
• Medical-Surgical Nursing

Research Interest:

• NCLEX Success
• Student/Faculty Mentoring
• Student Success in a Baccalaureate Nursing Program

Scholarly Activities:

Presentations

• 2009 Herrin, K. Resume Writing: How to Land the Job You Want. Alabama Association of Nursing Students. State Conference. Florence, AL. 10/09
• 2008 Herrin, K. Resume Writing for Success. Alabama Association of Nursing Students. State Conference. Tuscaloosa, AL 9/08
• 2008 Herrin, K. & Showalter D. Proven Formula for Success in a Nursing Program. Alabama State Nurses Association. State Conference. Tuscaloosa, AL. 9/08
• 2008 Herrin, K. & Showalter D. Leading in the Classroom and Clinical. University of Alabama in Huntsville. Student Nurses Association. Huntsville, Al. 5/08
• 2008 Showalter, D., Herrin, K., O'Neal, P.V. Proven Formula for Success: Menu Selection for Learning. Sigma Theta Tau Research Day. Huntsville, AL 3/08
• 2008 Tillery, C., Bates-Ford, A., Blount, M., Preston, D., Herrin, K. Learning Styles of Senior Baccalaureate Nursing Students: A Study of Preferred Learning Methods. Sigma Theta Tau Research Day. Huntsville, AL 3/08
• 2008 Tillery, C., Bates-Ford, A., Blount, M., Preston, D., Herrin, K. Learning Styles of Senior Baccalaureate Nursing Students: A Study of Preferred Learning Methods. National Student Nurses' Association Annual Conference. Grapevine, TX 3/08.
• 2007 Showalter, D., Herrin K., O'Neal, P.V. Proven Formula for Success: Individualized Instructional Module and Faculty Mentoring. American Association for Colleges of Nursing. Baccalaureate Educational Conference. New Orleans, LA 11/07.

Teaching Responsibilities:

• NUR 406: Leadership and Management in Nursing
• NUR 401: Nursing Care of Adults With Alterations in Health II
• NUR 407: Professional Practice in Nursing II
• NUR 408: Professional Practice in Nursing III Seminar
• NUR 413: Nursing Leadership in Professional Practice

Education:

• Post Master's Certificate in Nursing Education, University of Alabama in Huntsville
• Master's of Science in Nursing, University of Alabama in Huntsville
• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, University of Alabama in Huntsville
• Associate's Degree in Nursing, John C. Calhoun Community College
• Licensed Practical Nurse, John C. Calhoun Community College

Honors/Awards:

• 2008 Recipient of the UAH Outstanding Student Group Advisor Award
• 2007 Recommended for Best of UAH Symposium