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Kathleen D. Pagana, PhD
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"Use Momentum to Maximize Your Leadership
Potential"
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Dr. Pagana has been a leader
in healthcare for more than 30 years, with experiences including
college teaching, administration, clinical practice, business
management, consulting, writing, and
professional speaking.
Among the 25 books she has written, she has co-authored the number one
best-selling book on
healthcare diagnostic and laboratory testing. This book (Mosby’s
Diagnostic and Laboratory Test
Reference) has sold more than one million copies and has been
translated into five languages.
She began her professional career in the Army Nurse Corps, where she
rose to the rank of
Captain and combined military protocol with clinical expertise,
leadership, teamwork, and
patient care.
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Kathy received her PhD from the University of
Pennsylvania in Nursing Research, where shefocused on how individuals
respond to stress. She created a research
instrument that is still in
use around the world today.
Following completion of her PhD, she became a full professor in the
Department of Nursing at Lycoming College and also held positions as
Faculty Chairperson and
Academic Dean. As the Academic Dean, the most common description of her
leadership
style was that she combined a broad knowledge base and strong
management skills with
excellent interpersonal communications.
Today she continues to serve Lycoming College as
Professor Emeritus, the highest rank
awarded to faculty who have advanced the college mission through
meritorious teaching, scholarship, and service.
Her most prestigious awards include the Army
Commendation Medal, a Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence, and
numerous accolades recognizing her articles
and books. Kathy and her husband, Tim, are the proud parents of 3
daughters. Kathy
enjoys swimming, yoga, reading, golfing, weight lifting, running,
biking, and competing
in sprint triathlons.
Working today as an independent author and speaker, her presentations,
seminars, and retreats help businesses and not-for-profit organizations
address the challenges
of leadership. Her new book, The Nurse’s Etiquette Advantage: How
Professional
Etiquette Can Advance Your Nursing Career, was recently published in
2008.
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Testimonial for Kathleen D. Pagana, PhD
“Our conference theme this year was "leadership," so we knew we needed
someone who could address this issue from a variety of perspectives.
Kathleen was absolutely the best choice. One attendee noted, ‘Her
presentation helped me to get my batteries recharged from the long
flight the day before and get ready for the conference.’”
- Debbie Trueblood Witt, MSW, Executive Director,
International Assoc. of Rehab. Professionals
“You had me from the moment you introduced yourself. I think if you
asked every professional nurse in the room today, each one would say
they felt like you were speaking to them directly. That is exactly how
I came away feeling. Thank you for empowering us to say, ‘It’s okay to
take time for ourselves and to say it out loud.’ I think as
‘Professional Nurses’ we give so much away to our jobs and families
that we forget about our goals. I appreciated you taking the time to
renew our minds and spirits. I can only imagine how many books will be
written and BSN's will be achieved within the next year.
- Norma Mattocks, RN, BSN, Susquehanna Health System
“Your presentations are informative and entertaining. Your energy level
is infectious. Your style if front of the group is superb. You are
comfortable and appear to be talking to each person individually. You
always listen to each person’s comments as if they are the most
valuable comments of the day. Even as dynamic a speaker as you are, you
remain open to the requests of your clients and work hard to make your
programs a success. It is truly a wonderful experience working with
you.”
- Elaine Stevens, Director of the Sales Academy,
Quest Diagnostics
“In all of my education, I had one professor that stood out because the
ideas that she presented really resonated with me and actually changed
my value system. I think this is what you did for our graduating
students last week. I am sure your presentation will be remembered as a
highlight of their basic nursing education.”
- Molly Clay, Acting Director, Montgomery College
“I recently attended a seminar by Kathleen Pagana presented at the
Geisinger Health System. I was very impressed not only with her
knowledge but also her energy. She provided insight into writing and
publishing, something in which I was interested in but unsure if I
could do it. Kathleen inspired me to take the plunge and an article I
wrote was accepted into publication. In addition, the company asked me
to do an additional article in an upcoming issue.”
- Mary Ellen Dziedzic, RN, MSN, Clinical Nurse
Educator
“Dr. Kathleen Pagana was an invited speaker at the 38th American
Nephrology Nurses' Association National Symposium. Her session on
professional etiquette was well received. Her manner of presentation
engaged the audience and allowed interactive discussions and feedback.
She was able to convey this topic in a non-threatening, but yet
personal manner so that all attendees were able to gain individual
insights. As program chair for this conference, I believe Dr. Pagana
has much to share with the nursing world. She is a nursing leader and
my business relationship and personal experiences have been very
positive. I am happy to endorse her as a future speaker for ANNA as
well as for other conference.”
- Carol Headley, RN, DNSc, ANNA Conference Planning
Chair
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