Paula Koppel PhD, RN, GNP-BC, AHN-BC, NBC-HWC

I recently completed my PhD at Duke University and am currently a Consulting Associate for the Duke University School of Nursing. My program of scholarship seeks to advance our understanding of nurse relationship science in clinical practice and educational settings. My current research focuses on the development of rapport between nurse clinicians and patients in oncology ambulatory care. This includes several studies exploring the development of rapport in telehealth videoconferencing visits. My long-term goal is to improve the relational experience between patients and healthcare providers, promoting a sense of positivity and connection within their dyadic interactions that will foster effective communication, safe and high-quality care, and resilience in both patients and clinicians. During my time at Duke, I completed a program for certification in nursing education, to enrich my ability to understand and support the educational and professional needs of clinicians on the frontlines of healthcare.

Prior to pursuing a PhD, my career focused on developing innovative healthcare models that were grounded in person-centered and holistic clinical care. I founded two companies with this mission, Paula Koppel & Partners, LLC and Age Well Be Well, LLC. I am a board certified geriatric nurse practitioner, advanced holistic nurse, and health and wellness coach. I have presented nationally and internationally for over 35 years.

Skills and competencies: Qualitative, and mixed methodology research | theory development | quality improvement and implementation of evidenced-based research | change management | care delivery system design, implementation, and evaluation | community engagement | staff and leadership development | integrative therapies and holistic practice | health coaching | public speaking 

Research and Educational Software Skills: SAS | Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) | NVivo |

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