Kari Wade, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE

Associate Professor, UNMC College of Nursing

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Kari Wade is an Associate Professor at UNMC CON. She has been a nurse educator for more than 20 years. Areas of expertise include curriculum design, leadership in organizations, research, and evidence-based practice. Her research interest include health legislation and policy, workforce advocacy, and pediatric research. Dr. Wade served as President of the Nebraska Nurses Association (NNA) from 2020-2022, Chair of the NNA Political Action Committee, and Chair of the Pediatric Research Section of the Midwest Nursing Research Society. She has served on multiple Boards at the local, state, and regional level.

Education

2011, EdD, College of Saint Mary
2006, MSN, Nebraska Wesleyan University
2004, BSN, Creighton University
2000, ADN, Northeast Community College

Research Interests

Pediatric Research
Health Policy
Workforce Advocacy
Nursing and Interdisciplinary Education

Publications

Vatwani, A. & Wade, K. (2025). Promoting cultural competence in physical therapy students. Journal of Allied Health, 54(2), e169-e174.
Mutter, E. & Wade, K. (2023). Interprofessional oral health guidance for Doctor of Nursing Practice students. Registered Dental Hygenist, 43(8).

Recognition

2026, Nebraska Methodist College, Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty (nominee)
2025, NCCA - NECC, Distinguished Alumnus
2021, Nebraska Nurses Association, Distinguished Service Award
2019, March of Dimes, Nurse of the Year - Academics
2018, Nebraska Methodist College, Ruth Berggren Elliott Matser Teach Award
2015, Northeast Community College, Alumni Hall of Success
2012, Nebraska Action Coalition, 40 Under 40 Award
2012, College of Saint Mary, Outstanding Dissertation Award