Dr. Debra E. Kelly is an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at MGH Institute of Health Professions. Prior to her faculty appointment, Debra served as Academic Support Counselor for the school.
Dr. Kelly has been an RN for 25 years, starting her nursing career working with pediatric patients at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Perkins School for the Blind. Prior to joining the MGH Institute of Health Professions, she held the position of nursing supervisor at Norwood Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham. Currently, she is working as the Director of Health Services at Perkins School for the Blind. She has also taught as adjunct faculty at both Quincy College and Simmons College.
Dr. Kelly is an active member of the American Nurses Association (ANA), the National League for Nursing (NLN), and the Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society, where she serves as treasurer.
- BSN, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT
- MS, Nursing Administration and Business Management, Regis College, Weston, MA
- DNP, Regis College, Weston, MA
Dr. Kelly has published numerous papers - some titles are highlighted below. You can view a complete listing of Dr. Kelly's publications in her CV.
Initiation of New Nurse Preceptor Program in the Era of COVID 19.
Occupational heat stress: An overview for nurse practitioners.
In addition, Dr. Kelly regularly presents at conferences and industry events. Please see her CV for a complete list of presentations.
Webinar: Roles of Health Professionals in Addressing Health Consequences of Climate Change in Interprofessional Education
Symposium: Climate Change and Health 2020: The Public Health Challenge of Our Time.
Advancing a Health Professions Approach to Climate Change and Health Consequences at Eastern Nursing Research Society Annual Meeting.
Implemented a Preceptor Training Program at Beth Israel Lahey Health Needham.
Academy of Term Lecturers Presentation Incivility in Nursing Education