Katherine Spear, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, CRHCP
Professor
Office: HAH 2155
Email: kspear@wtamu.edu
Phone: 806-651-3160
Professional Profile
Katie Spear joined the Nursing faculty in August 2017. She received her Nursing Diploma in 1980 from NWTH School of Nursing. She received her BSN from WTSU in 1986. She received her MSN with specialty in Diabetes Education in 2016 from Capella University. She achieved her certification as a Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist in 2019, and her Certified Nurse Educator in 2022.
Teaching and Related Service
Katie teaches Pediatrics, Health Promotions and classes about Diabetes.
She is a member of American Diabetes Association, Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists, and a member of Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society of Nursing.
Research and Creative Activity
Katie enjoys educating people with diabetes mellitus, especially the medical nutritional aspects of their plan of care. Educating the public about Diabetes care at BSAHS every two months is a favorite activity. She has worked in many areas of the nursing profession, but working with students is one of her favorite areas of the profession.