Katherine Fetter
Faculty Lead, DNP
Biography
Dr. Kate Fetter has over 18 years of prehospital care as a nurse/paramedic and clinical experience in emergency medicine, intensive care, trauma, and quality improvement. She has a wide range of management experience ranging from Assistant Chief of Emergency Medical Services to senior nursing leadership. She has taught and led at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Fetter is still involved in prehospital care and education and teaches all American Heart Association (AHA) disciplines. Currently, Dr. Fetter is the Program Director/Lead of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program (DNP) at Grand Canyon University. Dr. Fetter acquired her Associate’s Degree from Cuyahoga Community College, obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ohio University, a Master of Science in Nursing Education from Grand Canyon University, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Chamberlain College of Nursing. Dr. Fetter has authored peer-reviewed journal articles, is a reviewer for the Christian Journal of Nursing and is undertaking a research project with her full-time faculty to improve the information literacy of doctoral students. She has presented at conferences locally, regionally, and on an international level. Dr. Fetter serves on the AHA’s Education committee, is a member of the Medina County Human Trafficking taskforce, and volunteers for the Medina County Health Department as part of the volunteer medical corp. She tutors prelicensure students and mentors doctoral students at several different universities.
Education
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice
Programs Taught
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice with an Emphasis in Educational Leadership
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice
Classes
  • DNP-801A: Introduction to DNP Studies
  • DNP-825: Population Management
  • DNP-955: DPI Project: Part I
  • DNP-960: DPI Project: Part II
  • DNP-965: DPI Project: Part III
Publications
  • Dailey, E., Zaworski, D., & Fetter, K. Ethical dilemmas in case management. Care Management, 22(1), 15                               20.        

  • Fetter, K., Wilford, B., Brodie, J., & Mulkey, D.. (2023). Integrating information literacy into nursing education.
  • Mulkey, D., Fetter, K., & Wegerson, L.. (2023). Ambassadors for Christ: Christian educators' role in diversity, equity, and inclusion..
  • Mulkey, D.C.. & Fetter, K.. (2024). Diversity, equity, and inclusion in nursing education: A Christian perspective.
Licenses / Certificates
  • Paramedic
Awards
  • Daisy Faulty Award - 2015
  • Daisy Award-Faculty - 2022
  • DAISY Faculty Award - 2016
  • Volunteer of the Year – Lafayette Township - 2005
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