Kris Mauk became a contributing editor for the Journal of Christian Nursing in August, 2018.
NCF Vision
I am excited to join the NCF team in the role of contributing editor for the Journal of Christian Nursing. My heart for NCF is that we, as a team, allow the Lord to use our strengths to write, edit, and produce a journal that provides guidance and encouragement for Christian nurses in their practice. I believe in the philosophy of nursing as ministry and that this is the foundation for all our Kingdom work.
Personal
I am married and have eight children, ages 2 – 35 years. My passions include writing, singing, playing the piano, teaching, and especially spending time with my family. I also teach rehabilitation and gerontological nursing internationally in countries new to those specialties. I serve in my local church in music and childcare ministries.
Education
- BSN – Valparaiso University (1981)
- MSN – Purdue University, Calumet (1991, Clinical Nurse Specialist in geriatrics)
- PhD – Wayne State University (2001; major in nursing research, with cognates in anthropology/sociology/social work)
- DNP – Valparaiso University (2010)
- GNP - certificate from University of Virginia (2010)
Professional Memberships
- Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, President (since 1988)
- American Nurses Association (since 2005)
- Sigma Theta Tau (since 1981)
- American Academy of Nursing (since 2009)
- ACRM (since 2013)
- American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (since 2005)
- Nurses Christian Fellowship (since 2018)
Certifications
- Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)
- Board Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist in Gerontology (GCNS-BC)
- Board Certified Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP-BC)
- Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (ACHPN)
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