Biography and education
Ariel Kinder, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the St. David's School of Nursing at Texas State University. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The Ohio State University in 2015 and went on to complete her Master of Science in Nursing at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2020.
With a diverse background in nursing, Ariel brings extensive clinical experience and a deep commitment to nursing education. As a dedicated nurse educator, she is passionate about fostering an engaging and supportive learning environment that empowers the next generation of nursing professionals. She strives to inspire lifelong learning, critical thinking, and professional development among her students while actively contributing to curriculum innovation and interprofessional education.
With a diverse background in nursing, Ariel brings extensive clinical experience and a deep commitment to nursing education. As a dedicated nurse educator, she is passionate about fostering an engaging and supportive learning environment that empowers the next generation of nursing professionals. She strives to inspire lifelong learning, critical thinking, and professional development among her students while actively contributing to curriculum innovation and interprofessional education.
Featured grants
- Hughes, Monica Jamison (Principal), Percent Contribution: %34, Kinder, Ariel (Co-Principal), Percent Contribution: %33, Wilson, Michele Atteberry (Co-Principal), Percent Contribution: %33. Competency-Based Education for Practice-Ready Nurses, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $100000. (Funded: December 31, 2022 - March 1, 2025). Grant.
Featured scholarly/creative works
- Hughes, M. J., & Kinder, A. M. (2025). Community Collaboration: Increasing Student Population Health Competencies through Community-Embedded Learning. Retrieved from https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/events/74049/sessions/143465/download
- Kinder, A. M. (2025). Empowering Nursing Students Through Competency-Based Education: Addressing Health Policy and Advocacy for Vulnerable Populations. Washington D.C.: American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Retrieved from Kinder, A. (2025). Empowering Nursing Students Through Competency-Based Education: Addressing Health Policy and Advocacy for Vulnerable Populations. Excerpted from the Essentials Teaching Resource Database. American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Washington, DC.
Featured awards
- Award / Honor Nominee: 2024 College of Health Professions Excellence Award: Teaching. 2024
Featured service activities
- Member
Faculty Student Governance
- Participant
Faculty Q and A with the Pre-nursing LCC
- Participant
Bobcat Days
- Other
Undergraduate Curriculm and Program Evaluation
- Member
Undergraduate Council
- Volunteer
Kind Clinic