Kayla Harris

Kayla Harris serves as an Adjunct Faculty member in the Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner track at Walden University, a role held for the past seven years. In this capacity, Kayla teaches both practicum and didactic courses, with a focus on supporting registered nurses transitioning into advanced practice registered nurse roles. Their work emphasizes clinical readiness, critical thinking, and the integration of evidence-based practice into patient care.
Kayla brings a total of eleven years of teaching experience across multiple institutions, including previous faculty roles at Ohio University, the University of Rio Grande, and Fortis College. This diverse academic background has supported their development as an educator committed to student success and professional growth in nursing.
With nineteen years of nursing experience, including eleven years in advanced practice, their professional background reflects a strong foundation in both clinical care and patient-centered practice. They spent eight years working in maternity care and have since focused their advanced practice on family care and adult psychiatry. This combination of experience informs their teaching and scholarly interests.

Education

MSN, Wright State University

BSN, University of Rio Grande

AA, University of Rio Grande