11/21/2025
🍂 As we settle into the season of gratitude, we’re taking a moment to shine a spotlight on our Nursing 4 Day Instructor Kimberly Jones. Her dedication, heart, and passion have made such a meaningful impact on our community, and we couldn’t think of a better time to say “thank you.”
In this special Q&A, we’re diving a little deeper—learning what inspires her, what she loves most about teaching, and the experiences that shape the way she supports and uplift others.
🍂 Grab a cozy drink and join us as we get to know Instructor Kimberly Jones a little better! ✨
💙Q: What subject/course do you teach?
A: Nursing 4-Pediatrics in the day program!
💙Q: How long have you been teaching in nursing education?
A: I have been with St. Luke’s School of Nursing for almost 5 years but was with Moravian as a clinical instructor since 2017.
💙Q: What inspired you to become a nurse educator?
A: My first two years of college were in the education field but through life events I ended up in nursing. Throughout my nursing career I realized how important education is in healthcare, whether it is patient education or nurses keeping up to date with current practices to best care for our patients. Becoming a nurse educator is the perfect blend to bring my nursing knowledge together with my love of education.
💙Q: Please share a brief highlight of your educational and professional experiences and awards and/or recognition you have received in the past.
A: Starting my nursing career with an associate degree RN, I worked many years in the specialty of allergy, asthma and immunology and became a certified asthma educator. Returning to academia to complete an RN to BSN program, I continued on to earn an MSN in Nursing Education and received the Master of Science in Nursing Educator Award from Moravian University in Spring of 2020.
💙Q: How has your clinical experience shaped your teaching approach?
A: We are all different, we think differently, we learn differently. I approach my students with multiple teaching styles, highlighting the various adult learning styles for optimum student understanding.
💙Q: In your opinion what makes SON standout amongst other nursing schools?
A: Personal attention and the amount of clinical experiences provided are two examples of why St. Luke’s School of Nursing stands out.
💙Q: What are you most proud of accomplishing as a nurse educator?
A: I am most proud of making a difference in the lives of my students.
💙Q: What do you enjoy most about teaching nursing students?
A: Education is not one size fits all and everyone learns differently. I love presenting information through various modalities and seeing the students being able to make connections. I enjoy making a difference!
💙Q: How do you stay current changes and advancements in the nursing field?
A: Nursing conferences, reading evidence-based articles to keep current, along with connecting with my peers for the latest trends in care.
💙Q: How do you incorporate real-world nursing experiences into your teaching?
A: The students love to hear stories of past situation, patient experiences or diagnoses so I often incorporate these into lectures making learning more interactive and memorable.
💙Q: Are you involved in any research, publications, or community outreach?
A: I have spent many years working with the American Lung Association in the past in various capacities.
💙Q: Who is someone who has influenced your career in nursing or education?
A: Dr. R, my long-time employer prior to coming to St. Luke’s School of Nursing. He has been my role model, mentor and motivator, inspiring me to live, work and act with integrity, gratitude and kindness, values that continue to guide my leadership and interactions in both my professional nurse educator role and personal life.
💙Q: What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
A: Gardening, reading and spending time with my family.
💙Q: What is a fun fact about yourself?
A: I won a hula hoop contest at a Madonna concert!
