Faith Kinnear, APRN, CPNP-AC
- Critical Care
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care
Languages: English
Departments:
Office location:
18200 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77094
Get to know Faith Kinnear, APRN, CPNP-AC
Personal Statement
I am passionate about providing comfort and enhancing quality of life for children with chronic and life limiting conditions. I enjoy working in two sections that allow me to focus on helping children live better for longer.
Clinical Interests
I like teaching effective communication skills for pediatric providers, and using simulation to promote quality patient care. I enjoy volunteering yearly in Haiti to teach nurses and doctors there how to care for critically ill children.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | Masters | Master of Science in Nursing - Pediatric Acute/Chronic Oncology Nurse Practitioner Program, Palliative Care Minor | 2010 |
| Valparaiso University | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 2004 |
| Texas A&M University | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science Degree Biomedical Science | 2002 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Care | Member (2019) |
| Hospice and Pallaitve Care Nurses Association | Member (2019) |
| National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners | Member (2010-Present) |
| Society of Critical Care Medicine | Member (2015-Present) |
Honors and awards
- 2017
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Best of the West Quarter One recipient
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
PCP Prophylaxis: Current Therapies and Recommendations, Author, JOPON (9/2010).
Pediatric Palliative Care: Beyond the End of Life, Co-Author, Pediatric Nursing (7/2012).
Time is on our side: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Students in Community-based Childcare Centers, Poster Creator, Presenter and Co-Author (7/2010).