Kristen Grapp

Office Hours: Wed 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Kristen Grapp joined the Allen College School of Nursing faculty in 2022. She is pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at Allen College, and previously obtained a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Allen College. She completed her Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) at Hawkeye Community College. She is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Her teaching responsibilities focus on professional concepts in nursing, medical/surgical nursing, aging adult considerations, and end of life/palliative care. She also serves in the Allen College DeBonis Free Clinic with nurse practitioner students.

Education:
DNP, Allen College; currently enrolled 
MSN, Allen College 
BSN, Allen College 
ADN, Hawkeye Community College

Professional Licensure and Certifications:
Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 
Licensed by the state of Iowa as a Registered Nurse (RN) and as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)

Professional Memberships: 
Iowa League for Nursing Education 
National League for Nursing

Teaching Concentration:
Professional concepts in nursing, medical/surgical nursing, aging adult considerations, end of life/palliative care, and underserved populations

Scholarship/Research:
Kristen Grapp’s area of interest for scholarship and research includes topics related to underserved populations, end of life and palliative care.

What do you enjoy most about teaching at Allen College?
I enjoy the size of Allen College and the relationships I develop with the students. The faculty at Allen College truly care about our students, and I am thankful to be a part of such a great organization!