Assistant Professor of Practice
Aldevron Tower 540O
701.231.8002

Kolby.Schaeffer.1@ndsu.edu 

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice | Educational Leadership | 2019
American Sentinel University, Aurora CO

Master of Science | Nursing Education | 2015
North Dakota State University, Fargo ND

Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 2011
North Dakota State University, Fargo ND

Responsibilities

Assistant Professor of Practice

Committees

School of Nursing | Admissions and Academic Progression: Co-Chair
School of Nursing | Graduate Council
College of Health and Human Sciences | Academic Affairs
North Dakota State University | Campus Space & Facilities

Professional Memberships

American Nurses Association (ANA)
North Dakota Nurses Association (NDNA)
SIGMA (Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society)

Certifications/Licensures

ANCC Certification Medical Surgical Nursing

Research Interests

• Tobacco Prevention and Control / Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS)
• Innovative Educational Methods
• Mentorship
• End-of-Life Education / Palliative Care
• Burnout/Empowerment

Courses

NURS 404: Adult Health III
NURS 804: Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice