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Kelli M. Galle

MSN, RN, FNP-BC

Instructor

Department of Undergraduate Studies

Kelli Galle, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. She began her nursing career as a new graduate in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). After working several years in the high acuity setting, she advanced her career to pursue an advanced practice degree as Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).  

Kelli maintains a clinical practice with the hospice population as a nurse practitioner. As a hospice provider, Kelli developed her love for teaching by educating others about end-of-life concepts, disease progression, and symptom management which provided a natural transition into the academic setting. Kelli teaches in a variety of courses within the Undergraduate Program and enjoys sharing her clinical experience with students.  

Education

Cizik School of Nursing at The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas
Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
2012 

Our Lady of Holy Cross College, New Orleans, Louisiana  
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
2006 

Clinical/Research Focus

Clinical focus remains in care of the older patient and hospice. Scholarly work includes symptom management and innovations in nursing education.