Contact Information:

Office: UUG 219C
Phone: 901-759-0029 ext. 134
E-mail: pkeene@uu.edu
Snail Mail: 2745 Hacks Cross Road, Germantown, TN 38138-3815

Bio:

Dr.Keene grew up in Memphis, TN. She received an Associate Degree in Nursing from the University of Memphis and received her Bachelors in Nursing and Masters of Science in Nursing from the University fo Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis with an emphasis in Palliative Care.

Education:

• D.N.P., The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
  
• M.S.N., The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
  
• B.S.N., The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
  
• A.S.N., University of Memphis
  

Credentials:

• Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN)
• Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP-BC)
• Certified in Pain Managment ()
• Advanced Practice Certification Hospice and Palliative Nursing (ACHPN)
• Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor (ACLS Instructor)

Professional Affiliations & Awards:

• Member, Tennessee Nurse Association
• Member, Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
• Member Oncology Nursing Society
• Celebrate Nursing Top 100 in 2004, 2006
• Member, Sigma Theta Tau Nu Lambda and Beta Theta Chapters
• Member, INACSL
• IMHOTEP Society

Scholarly Activities:

• Educational Implications of Nurses' Assessment and Management of Pain  11/2008
  Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing Journal

Courses Taught:

• NUR 307 - Foundations of Nursing Practice
• NUR 310 - Health Assessment
• NUR 395 - End of Life
• NUR 421 - Adult Health Nursing I
• NUR 425 - Adult Health Nursing II
• NUR 544 - Advanced Health Assessment