Kelli Beecher , DNP

Dr. Kelli Beecher is an Assistant Professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, where she also earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice through the BSN to DNP program. She teaches sophomore-level students in the Fundamentals and Advanced Fundamentals of Nursing didactic courses and serves as clinical coordinator for the lab and clinical components. Within the College, Dr. Beecher has actively contributed through service on the Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure (RPT) Committee, Student Affairs Council, Committee for Equity and Inclusive Excellence, BSN Admissions Committee, and as a reviewer for MMI interviews and admission essays. As a certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) licensed in Ohio, she provides in-home health assessments through Matrix Medical Network. Dr. Beecher is also co-chair of the Undergraduate Mentoring Committee and co-leads the Black Nurse Network, promoting diversity and equity in nursing education and practice. Her contributions within the college and community have been recognized with the 2025 Excellence in Mentoring Faculty or Students Award from the Association of Black Nursing Faculty, Inc., and the 2025 Outstanding Faculty Award from the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing.

Doctor of Nursing Practice: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 2021 (Family Nurse Practitioner; Nurse Education)

Bachelor of Science-Nursing: Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY, 2015 (BSN)

Bachelor of Science- Medical Technology: Tennessee State University Nashville, TN, 2007 (Medical Technology)

Certified Nurse Practitioner: Ohio Board of Nursing Ohio, 11-29-2021 (Nursing)

Registered Nurse: Ohio Board of Nursing Ohio, 02-17-2016 (Nursing)

I am deeply committed to advancing diversity within the nursing profession. My primary area of interest centers on the role of mentorship as a strategy to support the success of underrepresented and minority nursing students. By intentionally pairing these students with nursing professionals who share similar backgrounds, we can foster meaningful connections that provide guidance, encouragement, and a sense of belonging. This mentorship not only supports students throughout their academic journey but also helps ease their transition into professional nursing practice, ultimately contributing to a more diverse and inclusive healthcare workforce.

03-2022 -To Present Nurse Practitioner, Conducts adult/geriatric assessments; Gathers medical history, assesses medication adherence, and observes patients’ social environments and determines risk factors; Collaborates with primary care physician; Works collaboratively with physicians, case managers, social workers, family members, key caregivers and any appropriate ancillary medical personnel as needed; Performs in-home laboratory testing and screening. , Matrix Medical Network, Cincinnati, OH

08-2021 -08-2023 Instructor, Delivers instruction in didactic and lab setting; Plans, evaluates, and revises curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction; Supervises, evaluates, and mentors students in the classroom and lab; Prepares course materials, such as syllabi, exams, in-class quiz, and lab assignments; Coordinates lab and clinical student experiences. , University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

06-2017 -06-2021 Registered Nurse-Endoscopy, Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses; Provided technical assistance to doctors; Prepared patients for specific endoscopic procedures and monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects. , University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH

02-2016 -06-2017 Registered Nurse- Neurology, Performed therapeutic nursing care interventions for patients with neurosurgical and neurological injuries, including stroke, brain hemorrhage, trauma, and tumors; Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches; Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff., University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH

08-2023 -To Present Assistant Professor, Delivers instruction in didactic and lab setting; Plans, evaluates, and revises curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction; Supervises, evaluates, and mentors students in the classroom and lab; Prepares course materials, such as syllabi, exams, in-class quiz, and lab assignments; Coordinates lab and clinical student experiences., University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Peer Reviewed Publications

Beecher, Kelli A; Prior, Richard M A Quality Improvement Project to Increase Infection Control Compliance Among Endoscopy Staff at a Large Urban Medical Center.Gastroenterology nursing : the official journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, , 47 (3 ) ,171-176 More Information

Book Chapter

Spiritual Health Fundamentals of Nursing: Active learning for collaborative practice .St. Louis, MO, Elsevier

Invited Presentations

Kelli Beecher, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC (05-09-2023. ) A Quality Improvement Project to Increase Infection Control Compliance Among Endoscopy Staff at a Large Urban Medical Center .Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ. Conference. . Level:National

Kelli Beecher, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC (06-12-2025. ) Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: The Critical Need for Mentorship in Nursing Education .New Orleans, LA. Conference. . Level:National

06-13-2025 Excellence in Mentoring Faculty or Students The Excellence in Mentoring Award recognizes the value of quality mentoring relationships and the impact they have on professional development and career advancement in nursing related to research, teaching, and administration. Two letters of support with exemplary evidence to support the nomination are required. Association of Black Nursing Faculty, Inc. Status:Recipient Level:National Type:Recognition

05-01-2025 Outstanding Faculty Award University of Cincinnati College of Nursing BSN Class of 2025 Status:Recipient Level:College Type:Recognition

Horton, Nadia (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 08-02-2023

Meyer, Janell (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 08-03-2024

Sink, David (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 08-03-2024

Mielke, Breenne (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 05-03-2025

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati Mentor Type:Community Service Level:Prof. Org. 10-2021 -To Present

Black Nurse Network (Mentorship ) Committee Chair Type:Service to Student Groups Level:Local 05-01-2022 -To Present

-NBSN-2001C FUNDAMENTALS Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-2002C ADV FUNDAMENTALS Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-2001C FUNDAMENTALS Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-2001C FUNDAMENTALS Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-2002C ADV FUNDAMENTALS Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-2002C ADV FUNDAMENTALS Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-2002C ADV FUNDAMENTALS Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-2001C FUNDAMENTALS Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-2001C FUNDAMENTALS Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-2001C FUNDAMENTALS Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-2001C FUNDAMENTALS Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-2002C ADV FUNDAMENTALS Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-2002C ADV FUNDAMENTALS Level:Undergraduate

-NDNP-9042 CAPSTONE SEMINAR Level:Graduate

-NBSN-2001C FUNDAMENTALS Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-2001C FUNDAMENTALS Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-2002C ADV FUNDAMENTALS

-NBSN-2002C ADV FUNDAMENTALS Level:Undergraduate

-NDNP-9042 CAPSTONE SEMINAR Level:Graduate

Academic - University of Cincinnati's College of Nursing
3110 Vine Street
Cincinnati  Ohio, 45221
Phone: 513-558-5377
beechekb@ucmail.uc.edu