College of Nursing

Yakima (Kim) Young-Shields, MSN, APRN, BC, ANP

 

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Yakima Young-Shields, MSN, APRN, BC, ANP
ANP Emphasis Area Coordinator
Teaching Assistant Professor

Contact Information:
201 Seton Hall
College of Nursing, South Campus
Email: shieldy@umsl.edu
Office phone: 314-516-7111
Fax number: 314-516-7093

Teaching Areas:

  • Advance Physical Assessment of Clients in Health and Issues
  • Diagnosis and Management I & II (Adult-Geriatric)
  • BSN-C Physical Assessment

Education

  • Ed.D (c)- Education- University of Missouri- St. Louis (anticipated defense 2012)
  • MSN- ANP- University of Missouri- St. Louis
  • BSN- Webster University
  • RN- Bridge degree- Sanford Brown College
  • LPN- Sanford Brown College

Clinical Research Interests:

  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Obesity
  • Rheumatology/Autoimmune Disorders

Academic Research Interests:

  • Mentoring Adult Learners
  • Engaging NPs in evidenced-based research that will translate into their clinical practice and vice-versus  (ARCHNAP) Ambulatory Care Research Consortium for Nurses in Advance Practice
  • Investigating the experiences of Adult-Geriatric and Family Nurse Practitioner Graduates transition to Primary care practice