Kristen L. Mauk, PhD, DNP, RN, CRRN, GCNS-BC, GNP-BC, AHPCN, FAAN
EDUCATION
PhD in Nursing, Wayne State University
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Valparaiso University
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (GNP), University of Virginia
Master of Science in Adult Health Nursing, CNS, Purdue University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Valparaiso University
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)
Board Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist in Gerontology (GCNS-BC)
Board Certified Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP-BC)
Advanced Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (AHPCN)
SELECT EXPERIENCE
7/15 – present Professor of Nursing, Colorado Christian University, Grand Junction, Colorado
8/92 - present Professor of Nursing, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana
2/12 – present President and Founder, Senior Care Central, LLC
10/13 – 8/14 Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Aseracare, Valparaiso, Indiana
6/04 – 2/12 Health Care Consultant/GCNS, Mauk Financial Solutions
PROFESSIONAL HONORS
AJN Book of the Year Award, 2009 & 1999
Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN), 2009
Indiana Professor the Year, CASE/Carnegie Foundation, 2007
Kreft Endowed Chair for the Advancement of Nursing Science, 2007
Educator Role Award, Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN), 2007
Caterpillar Award for Excellence in Teaching, Valparaiso University, 2007
ARN Distinguished Service Award, 2005
Hartford Institute/AJN Geriatric Nursing Research Scholar, 2004
SELECT PUBLICATIONS
Mauk, K. L. (2015). Rehabilitation. In P. Larson (Eds) Chronic Illness: Impact and Interventions.
Mauk, K. L. (2015). Qualitative designs: Using words to provide evidence. In N. A. Schmidt & J. Brown (Eds.) Evidence-Based Practice for Nursing: Appraisal and Application of Research.
Mauk, K. L. (Ed.)(2014). Gerontological Nursing: Competencies for Care (3rd edition).
Mauk, K. L. (2013). The effect of advanced practice nurse-modulated education on rehabilitation nursing staff knowledge. Rehabilitation Nursing, 38(2), 99-111.
Mauk, K. L. (Ed.)(2012). Rehabilitation Nursing: A Contemporary Approach to Practice.
Mauk, K. L., Lemley, C., Pierce, J., & Schmidt, N. (2011). The Mauk model for post- stroke recovery: Assessing the phases. Rehabilitation Nursing Journal, 36(6), 241 – 247.
Mauk, K. L. (2011). Ethical perspectives on self-neglect among older adults. Rehabilitation Nursing Journal, 36(2), 60 – 65.
Mauk, K. L. (Ed). (2007). The specialty practice of rehabilitation nursing: A core curriculum.
Mauk, K. L. & Schmidt, N.A. (Eds.)(2004). Spiritual Care in Nursing Practice.