Kimberly Cardaci Macario has been a registered nurse for over 20 years, who specialized in trauma and emergency nursing for both adults and pediatrics. She developed a passion for education early in her career and earned a Masters in Nursing Education in 2010. At that time, she transitioned from clinical education within the hospital, into academia. She has been teaching here at Farmingdale as an Assistant Professor and instructor since 2016 and earned a Doctorate in Nursing Education in 2019. Research interests include caring in nursing education, generational differences, and online learning.
Education
- Bachelor of Science, New York Institute of Technology, 2003
- Master of Science, Walden University, 2010
- Doctor of Education, Southern Connecticut State University, 2019
Certificates & Licensures
- RN, Registered Professional Nurse, New York State , 08/15/2003–06/30/2024
- CNE, Certified Nurse Educator, National League for Nursing, 04/04/2024–12/31/2029
Presentations
- Kimberly Macario, “The Impact of High-Fidelity Simulation-Based Learning Versus Escape Room Activities on Nursing Students' Satisfaction and Self-confidence in Caring for a Patient Experiencing an Acute Cardiac Event.” Poster accepted at the Sigma Theta Tau, Region 14 Conference. Represent: Respond, Respect & Reflect with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion., on March 3, 2024.
- Kimberly Macario, “The Cardiac Crisis Escape Room*.” Presentation to the Celebration of Scholarship, Farmingdale State College on December 8, 2023.
- Kimberly Macario, “Caring in undergraduate nursing education: Perceptions of faculty caring behaviors and identifying strategies to further support the mental and emotional well-being of nursing students.” Paper presented to the Chi Gamma Chapter Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing - Annual Business Meeting, Farmingdale State College on May 6, 2022.