Biography
Kim Hicks is an HS Clinical Instructor in the UC Irvine Sue and Bill Gross School of Nursing. Kim is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Nursing Education (DNE) program at The Ohio State University College of Nursing with an expected graduation date of May 2026. Kim received her Master of Science in Nursing-Education from Western Governors University and was a part of the second graduating class to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Science from UC Irvine. Prior to this appointment, Kim worked at UCI Health as a staff nurse in the surgical/trauma ICU for eight years and was the Charge Nurse in the cardiovascular/medical ICU for six years. In addition to working at the bedside, Kim also worked as a clinical instructor for 11 years.
2020 National League for Nursing
2010 American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Research Interests
Adult critical care, palliative care, nursing education
Education
In Progress, Doctor of Nursing Education (DNE), The Ohio State University College of Nursing
Train-the Trainer Critical Care Training, End of Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC), 2024
MSN, Nursing Education, Western Governors University, 2020
TNCC, Trauma Nurse Core Course, 2016
BS, Nursing Science, UC Irvine, 2010
BS, UC Irvine, Biological Science, 2008
