Rate My Professor Katie Thomas

Katie Thomas is the Clinical Assistant Professor and Chair of the Dunigan Family School of Nursing within the University of Evansville's College of Education and Health Sciences. She holds the prestigious Nancy McFadin Mueller Endowed Chair in Nursing, a position reflecting her significant contributions to nursing education. As a 2000 graduate of the University of Evansville, Thomas obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from her alma mater. She furthered her education with a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Southern Indiana and is presently a candidate for the Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Educational Leadership.

Thomas's clinical expertise centers on obstetrics, where she has spent the majority of her professional nursing career. Certified as a perinatal nurse by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and serving as a clinical nurse specialist in women's health, she worked for over ten years as an advanced practice nurse specializing in high-risk obstetrics at Tri-State Perinatology. Her transition to academia commenced in 2006 when she began teaching as an adjunct professor for the University of Evansville, delivering instruction in pediatrics and obstetrics in hospital-based settings. In 2018, she returned to UE full-time as an assistant professor of nursing, eventually ascending to her current role as chair. In this capacity, she primarily teaches courses at the sophomore level.

Thomas leads the nursing program with a commitment to innovation, compassion, and excellence. Notably, under her leadership, the University of Evansville nursing program achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the NCLEX-RN examination, underscoring the effectiveness of the program's preparation for professional practice. Her dedication to student success and clinical excellence continues to shape the next generation of nurses.