Kimberly Campbell
Clayton State University, United States
Biography
Dr. Campbell is an Associate Professor at Clayton State University in Morrow, Georgia, where she teaches in the Family Nurse Practitioner program within the School of Nursing, a division of the College of Health. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1990 and her Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner in 1996, both from Northern Kentucky University. With a career spanning decades in family practice, Dr. Campbell has provided care in both Kentucky and Georgia, bringing extensive real-world clinical experience into her teaching. In 2017, she completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at Georgia College and State University. Dr. Campbell is active in grant writing within the university as well as with local and state grants. Dr. Campbell’s academic and clinical work reflects a sustained commitment to advancing primary care and preparing the next generation of nurse practitioners.
Research Interest
The persistent nursing shortage in Georgia, USA, requires innovative strategies to expand student capacity, improve retention, and enhance workforce readiness. This project describes a comprehensive, grant-funded initiative designed to strengthen the nursing pipeline through faculty-student mentorship, community outreach, academic-practice partnerships, and a dedicated student navigator role.