Kerbon Heath DNP, RN, CNE

Dr. Kerbon (Kerby) Heath, DNP, RN, CNE, serves as a Lecturer at the College of Health and Human Services, School of Nursing. He holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree with a focus on Nurse Education and Nurse Leadership from Ohio University.

Dr. Heath’s research interests are centered on evaluating the impact of meditation and mindfulness practices on stress and behavioral outcomes among nursing students, as well as investigating the long-term effects of integrating these concepts into nursing education on patient outcomes.

Outside of his professional responsibilities, Dr. Heath is passionate about music and exploring topics related to human consciousness.

AREAS of Research

DNP project, Evaluating the Effects of a Mindfulness Meditation Practice on Stress Among Nurses

EDUCATION

DNP, 2024, Ohio University, Nurse Education, Nurse Leadership

BSN, 2016, The Ohio State University

ADN, 2011, Columbus State Community College

external affiliation

American Nurses Association

North Carolina Nurses Association

National League for Nursing

North Carolina Associate Degree Nursing Council