Dr. Amanda (Mandy) Kirkpatrick, PhD, RN, FAAN, FNAP is the Associate Dean for Research and Innovation and an Endowed Professor of Nursing at Creighton University College of Nursing. She holds a PhD in Nursing from Villanova University, an MSN in Nursing Education from Clarkson College, and a BSN from Creighton University. Dr. Kirkpatrick's recent projects include interprofessional simulations and initiatives aimed at improving advance care planning within diverse communities. Dr. Kirkpatrick is honored as both a Fellow of both the American Academy of Nursing and the National Academies of Practice, and has been recognized with the INACSL Academic Excellence Award.