Nursing

Philosophy

My personal educational philosophy builds on the concept of the faculty as the facilitator of learning in a positive, respectful classroom and clinical environment. I encourage individuals to ask complex questions and I strive to develop caring and competent nurses. The integration of a variety of teaching-learning strategies that encourage critical thinking and foster clinical judgement is a framework for my teaching.

Education

Undergraduate Education

Year	Degree	School/University	Location
2000	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)	Temple University—College of Health Professions	1801 N. Broad Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19133
1994	Diploma in Nursing	Northeastern Hospital School of Nursing	2301 East Allegheny Avenue Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19134

Graduate Education

Year	Degree	School/University	Location
2018	Doctorate in Higher Education	Immaculata University	1145 King Road Immaculata, PA 19355
2003	Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Specialty Track	Thomas Jefferson University	901 Walnut Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107

Courses

Course Number	Course Name
NSG 370	Clinical Judgement and Prioritization in Clinical Practice
NSG 532	Advanced Pathophysiology
NSG 534	Advanced Pharmacology
NSG 544	Teaching Strategies for Classroom and Clinical Settings
NSG 545	Nursing Education Teaching Practicum

Research

Self-Directed Learning, Lifelong Learning, NCLEX Success, Academic Support

Certifications

Certifications

• Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (ANCC)
• Basic Life Support Certified (AHA)
• Advanced Life Support Certified
  
  

Date	Award
1995-Present	Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
1994-Present	Basic Life Support (BLS)
2014-Present	Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (ANCC)
March 2018	Mental Health First Aid
August 2019	Mental Health First Aid Instructor

Professional Podium Presentations

Kaulback, M., Barker, N., & Yocom, D. (April 2025). Measurement of baccalaureate nursing students' acceptance of virtual reality using AI generated scenarios. Eastern Nurses Research Society (ENRS) Philadelphia, PA.

Kaulback, M., Barker, N., & Yocom, D. (November 2024). Measurement of baccalaureate nursing students' acceptance of virtual reality using AI generated scenarios. 19th Annual Nursing Research Conference (Nemours), Live Zoom Presentation. Christiana, DE

Barker, N., Yocom, D., & Kaulback, M. (October 2024). Integration of virtual reality in nursing courses, Philadelphia Area Simulation Consortium (PASC) 2024 Forging the Future of Simulation: Embracing Transformation and Innovation. Lehigh Valley Health Network Center for Healthcare Education in Center Valley, PA

Yocom, D. & Kaulback, M. (April 2024). The Use of Virtual Simulation Across the Nursing Curriculum. Research & Creative Activities Day: College of Health Sciences Faculty Panel, West Chester University. West Chester, PA

Barker, N., & Yocom, D., & Kaulback, M. (November 2021). Empathy development in undergraduate nursing students utilizing lived experiences. Nursing Resilience: Research & Evidenced-Based Practice in Turbulent Times. 16th Annual Nursing Research Conference (Nemours), Live Zoom Presentation. Christiana, DE

Thomas, C., Kaulback, M., Barker, N., Wharry, A., Bileth, D., & Park-Clinton, E. (2023, October 10). The Good, the Bad, and the Challenging of OSCEs in Nursing [Session]. Pennsylvania Area Simulation Consortium, PA College of Health Sciences, Lancaster PA, United States.

Barker, N., Commisso, C., Drass, J., Guerriero, T., Kaulback, M., Obrien, C. & Sarcona, A. (2023, August). Active Learning Strategies, New Faculty Orientation.

Kaulback, M. (November 2022). Promotion & Tenure- 2nd and 3rd Year Tenure-Track workshop. Promotion Tenure Workshop Committee West Chester University- Panel Discussion. West Chester, PA

Barker, N. & Kaulback, M. (2023, June 28). Elevate Conference: Samuel Merrit University. Teaching with an iPad for Nursing and Health Sciences

Kaulback, M., Wallace, S., Schuler, M., Baker, M., & Hunt, K. (2021, November 6-10). Stories of resilience: nursing student experiences of remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic (Oral Presentation). Sigma Theta Tau 46th Biennial Convention, Indianapolis, IN, USA. 

Barker, N., Kaulback, M. & Yocom, D. (2020, August 6-8). Development and Implementation of an Escape Room in Health Sciences Education [Plenary Session-3B Clinical and Simulation Management] Nuts and Bolts for Nurse Educators: Next Gen Learning: From Critical Thinking to Clinical Judgement Hilton Minneapolis - Airport/Mall of America - Minneapolis, MN

https://nursetim.com/pdfs/NurseTim-Nuts-And-Bolts-2020-Brochure.pdf

Barker, N., Kaulback, M., Yocom, D., & Thomas, C. (2020, July 23). Resources and Recommendations for a Virtual Nursing Telehealth Simulation [Session]. Vestigo Health Solutions-Virtual Conference Series #3: Lead the Way in Adaptive Clinical Learning. United States National Webinar

Barker, N. & Kaulback, M. (2020, July). Lights, Camera, Action! Student-Developed Commercials as an Active Learning Assignment. West Chester University Recap Conference Video Presentation Gallery https://www.wcupa.edu/recap/schedule.aspx

Kaulback, M. (2020, March) NLN/Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Education Research Conference, Podium Presentation: Utilizing Social Media for NCLEX Success Post Graduation: Collaboration, Communication, and Connectedness (Conference Cancelled)

Thomas, C. & Kaulback, M. (2019, November) Philadelphia Area Consortium (PASC) No Funds for a Computerized Chart? Then Create One!

Kaulback, M. (2019, September) National League for Nursing Education Summit Poster Presentation: Utilizing Social Media for NCLEX Success Post Graduation: Collaboration, Communication, and Connectedness

Barker, N., Kaulback, M., & Yocom, D. (2019, May) West Chester University Recap 2019, Podium Presentation: Development and Implementation of an Escape Room in Health Sciences Education

Walker, D., Boyd, T., Barker, N. & Kaulback, M., Wallace, S. (2018, April) QSEN International Forum, Podium Presentation: Student Perception of Just Culture in Nursing Education: A Multisite Study

Kaulback, M. (2018, November) Christiana Research Day, Podium Presentation: Rapid Fire Research Correlating Self-Directed Learning Abilities to Lifelong Learning Orientation in Baccalaureate Nursing Students

Knecht, P. & Kaulback, M. (2017, April) ATI National Summit Conference, Podium Presentation: Trending and Analyzing Assessment Data to Improve Program Outcomes

 

Poster Presentations

Baker, M., Wallace, S., Schuler, M., Kaulback, M. & Hunt, K. (2021, Sept 23-25) Tales of resilience: Nursing student remote learning experiences in Covid [Poster session]. NLN Summit, Washington D.C., United States.

Barker, N. and Kaulback, M. (2019, November). AACN Faculty Development Conference, Poster Presentation: Pharmacology in Motion

Kaulback, M. (2019, September) National League for Nursing Education Summit Poster Presentation: Utilizing Social Media for NCLEX Success Post Graduation: Collaboration, Communication, and Connectedness

Kaulback, M. (2019, April). Eastern Nursing Research Society Annual Scientific Sessions Poster Presentation: Correlating Self-Directed Learning Abilities to Lifelong Learning Orientation in Baccalaureate Nursing Students

Kaulback, M. (2019, March). ATI National Summit Conference Poster Presentation: Utilizing Social Media for NCLEX Success Post Graduation: Collaboration, Communication, and Connectedness

Kaulback, M. (2019, November) West Chester University Research Day Poster Presentation: Correlating Self-Directed Learning Abilities to Lifelong Learning Orientation in Baccalaureate Nursing Students

Publications

Kaulback, M., Kensey, M., & Wharry, A. Creating a Room of Errors in the Postpartum Setting. Nurse Educator: July 26, 2024, https://doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001714

Kaulback, M., Bileth, D., Barker, N., Thomas, C., Wharry, A., & Park-Clinton, E. Prelicensure Nursing Student Perception of Observed Structured Clinical Examinations to Assess Intravenous Medication Administration Competency. Teaching and Learning in Nursing. Submitted with revisions, October 2024.

Thomas, C., Park-Clinton, E., Wharry, A., Kaulback, M., Bileth, D., & Barker, N. OSCE to Assess Competency in IV Medication Administration. Teaching and Learning in Nursing. Submitted with revisions, September 2024.

Kaulback, M., Barker, N. & Yocom, D. (2021, July). Experiencing Empathy through a Polypharmacy Simulation Experience in Baccalaureate Nursing Education. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 5,94-97. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2021.06.004 [peer reviewed]

Wallace S, Schuler MS, Kaulback M, Hunt K, Baker M. Nursing student experiences of remote learning during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Nursing Forum. 2021;1–7. https://doi.org/10.1111/nuf.12568

Thomas CM, Yocom D, Kaulback M, & Meehan C. Using Simulation Evaluation for Prelicensure Nursing Program Review [published online ahead of print, 2020 May 11]. Nurse Educator 2020;10.1097/NNE.0000000000000860. doi:10.1097/NNE.0000000000000860 https://journals.lww.com/nurseeducatoronline/Abstract/9000/Using_Simulation_Evaluation_for_Prelicensure.99331.aspx [peer reviewed]

Barker, N., Kaulback, M., & Yocom, D. (2020). Fluid and Electrolyte Escape Room. Journal of Nursing Education, 59(5), 298-298. http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20200422-14 [peer reviewed]

Kaulback, MK. (2020, Jan 14) Correlating Self-directed Learning Abilities to Lifelong Learning Orientation in Baccalaureate Nursing Students. Nurse Educator, doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000000803. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 31972844. [peer reviewed]

Walker, D., Altmiller, G., Hromadik, L., Barkell, N., Barker, N., Boyd, T., Compton, M., Cook, P., Curia, M., Hays, D., Flexner, R., Jordan, J., Jowell, V., Kaulback, M., Magpantay-Monroe, E., Rudolph, B., Toothaker, R., Vottero, B., & Wallace, S. (2019, October 9) Published ahead of print. Nursing students’ perception of just culture in nursing programs: A multisite study, Nurse Educator (PAP) doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000000739 [peer reviewed]

Kaulback, M. (May/June 2019) Reviewing Prior Cardiac Knowledge Using the Headbands Game. Nurse Educator, p. 158. doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000000615 [peer reviewed]

Kaulback, M. (2018, November 19). Teaching Tip: Reviewing Cardiac Knowledge Using the Headbands Game (Video Abstract) https://journals.lww.com/nurseeducatoronline/pages/videogallery.aspx?videoId=151&autoPlay=true

PASSHE Faculty Professional Development Council (FPDC) (2023) Yocom, D., Barker, N & Kaulback, M. The Use of Virtual Simulation Across the Nursing Curriculum. Award $6478.00

Community Engagement Award West Chester University (2023) Barker, N. & M. Kaulback. Chester County Hospital Community Initiative. Award $1000

Sigma Xi Delta Chapter (2021). Meehan, C., Barker, N., Kaulback, M., Yocom, D., Stoltzfus, L., & VonColln-Appling, C. Professional activities to fund IRB project. $400.00

Kaulback, M. & Barker, N. West Chester University Active Learning Space Grant $500 (Development of Active Learning Space Educational Activity (NSG 367) with Active Learning Space Workshop

Kaulback, M. West Chester University Active Learning Space Grant ($500)-Development of Active Learning Space Educational Activity for NSG 367 with Active Learning Space Workshop

Schlamb, C. (PI) & Kaulback, M. (FY 2020-FY 2022) West Chester University Provost Research Grant (PRG) $10,000 Mental Health First Aid training for WCU Nursing Students

2003 – Present Sigma Theta Tau

• Delta Rho Chapter – Thomas Jefferson University
• Xi Delta-West Chester University (Chapter President 2020-2022)
• 2007- Present National League for Nursing
• 2007-Present American Association of Nurse Practitioners
• 2018-Present American Association of Critical Care Nurses

Memberships

• Sigma Theta Tau
  • Xi Delta Chapter-West Chester University
• National League for Nursing
• American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
• American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)