Katherine Skurski is a dedicated healthcare professional who serves the nursing community as a Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, and Nursing Instructor. Katherine has been a professional nurse for six years. She was awarded her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner focus, in 2018 from Resurrection University. She also obtained her Bachelor of Science in nursing degree in 2015 from Resurrection University. Before her career in healthcare, Katherine was a mathematics educator for five years and received her Bachelor of Mathematics from Lewis University, Romeoville, IL, in 2008. As an educator at Oak Point University and Morton College, Katherine has dedicated herself to being a role model for students by continuing her education despite working three jobs and being a mother of small children. She is a highly respected leader amongst her peers and has been featured in several nationally published articles for her opinions of nursing education and future employment trends. As an advanced practice nurse, she is a compassionate healthcare provider who seeks to serve the most vulnerable populations. Her efforts during this DNP program have earned her project many recognitions and she has been invited to present at both national and international conferences. Katherine is currently pursuing dual board certification to become a Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in addition to the Family Nurse Practitioner board certification she already holds.