Katherine Bravo, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC
Dr. Katherine (Kati) Bravo, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC is an Assistant Professor who has worked in academia since 2005. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Creighton University, and her Masters and PhD in Nursing from University of Nebraska Medical Center. She currently serves in the role of University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Undergraduate Program Director. Dr. Bravo is also the Co-Director of the UNMC Health Design Thinking Program where she works with an interprofessional team to embed a human-centered mindset into solving complex problems.
In addition to her current administrative role, Dr. Bravo currently teaches courses in the baccalaureate tracks in the areas of leadership, professionalism and policy. She is passionate about helping students find value in the diverse qualities of nursing and the ways that a nursing career can enhance their lives and the lives of the patients and families they serve. Dr. Bravo’s research interests include educational enhancements, patient safety and the use of Design Thinking to develop innovative healthcare solutions.
- 1997, BSN, Creighton University
- 2004, MSN, UNMC
- 2014, PhD, UNMC
- Megel, W., Bravo, K., McMahon, T. (2011) Baby lost and found: Mother’s experiences of infants who cry persistently. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 25(3), 144-152
- Bravo, K., Cochran, G. & Barnett, R. (2016). Nursing strategies to increase medication safety in inpatient settings. Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 31(4). Article chosen for Continuing Education offering.
- Bravo, K., Pozehl, B., & Kupzyk, K. (2016). Revision and psychometric testing of the Safe Administration of Medications Scale. Journal of Nursing Measurement, 24(1), 147-165.
- Bravo, K., Kallio, J., Welniak, T., & Werner, S. (2019). Harness the power of design thinking to retool how you solve problems. In L.Love & M. Blusys (Eds.), THRIVE: Success strategies for the modern-day faculty member (p. 79). Omaha, NE: Office of Faculty Development, University of Nebraska Medical Center. Retrieved from https://www.unmc.edu/facdev/about/reports.html
- Bravo, K. (2023). Design thinking in nursing education and health sciences education. Nursing Education Perspectives, 44(3), 164-168.
- Moore, T.A., Gonzales, K., Bravo, K., Davis, P., & Sharp-McHenry, L. (2025). 2024-2025 Inaugural Mary Eliza Mahoney Mentoring Program. The Nebraska Nurse, 58(2), 6-7. https://www.myamericannurse.com/2024-2025-inaugural-mary-eliza-mahoney-mentoring-program/
- PNP in Pediatric Urology.
- Member of NAPNAP.
- Sigma Theta Tau.
- Dean's award for oral presentation at UNMC CON Research Colloquium.
- 2025, Donna Westmoreland Excellence in Faculty Mentoring Award, UNMC CON
- 2015, Outstanding Teacher Award, UNMC
- 2014, CON Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award, UNMC