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Michelle S. Cochran, DNP, RN

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Clinical Assistant Professor, School Of Nursing

Coordinator, Coordinator for the Public Health Specialty in SON Graduate Studies, School Of Nursing

mcochran@kumc.edu

Professional Background

Dr. Michelle S. Cochran is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Kansas School of Nursing. Her focus is teaching Population Health and Global Health. She also the Public Health Specialty Coordinator for the Public Health Graduate Program.

Education and Training
  • DNP, Leadership, University of Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas
  • MSN, Public Health Nursing, University of Kansas School of Nursing
Licensure, Accreditations & Certifications
  • Certification in Patient Safety and Quality Improvment, Institute for Healthcare Improvment
  • KS Board of Nursing
  • MO Board of Nursing
Professional Affiliations
  • American Nurses Association, Member, 2021 - Present
  • Interdisciplinary Association for Population Health Science, Member, 2021 - Present
  • National League of Nurses, Member, 2021 - Present
  • Sigma Theta Tau, Sigma Theta Tau, Delta Chapter, Treasurer, 2018 - Present
  • American Public Health Association, Member, 2017 - 2023

Current Research and Grants
  • Developing an Interprofessional COVID-19 Academic Network (I-CAN) for Improving Rural RT and RN Workforce Capacity for Treating Long-COVID, Health Resources and Services (HRSA)