Kathryn Connell, PhD, RN, CCRN

Kathryn Connell, PhD, RN, CCRN, is an Assistant Professor in the department of Biobehavioral Health Sciences in Penn Nursing. A fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine (ACCM), Dr. Connell is a critical care nurse and researcher focused on improving ICU outcomes for patients and nurses. She investigates how nursing practices and ICU organizational structures influence patient outcomes and decision-making in complex care environments.

In addition to research, Kathryn teaches graduate courses in systems thinking and patient safety while serving in leadership positions with AcademyHealth's Interdisciplinary Research Group on Nursing Issues, the American Thoracic Society, and the Society of Critical Care Medicine—roles that allow her to shape national conversations on nursing's critical contributions to healthcare delivery and policy.