Kirsten Crow MSN, RN

Teaching Interests & Areas

As an educator, Professor Kirsten Crow is enthusiastic about preparing nursing students to care for individuals and communities that have historically experienced healthcare disparities. Her teaching highlights the importance of understanding the mental health needs of veterans, supporting individuals with substance use disorders, and implementing evidence-based suicide prevention strategies. Using real-world clinical scenarios, she helps students understand the profound impact that trauma, mental illness, and social determinants of health can have on individuals, families, and communities.
Professor Crow emphasizes that mental health is an essential component of overall health and well-being. She advocates for trauma-informed care as a foundation for promoting positive patient outcomes and fostering therapeutic relationships. She is committed to helping students develop self-awareness, empathy, and cultural humility, recognizing that effective nursing care begins with understanding one's own biases and perspectives. She teaches that every patient is a person first, not a diagnosis, and strives to prepare future nurses to deliver compassionate, person-centered care in a variety of inpatient and outpatient mental health settings.