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Kelli GarberClinical Assistant ProfessorOffice: 217 CU Nursing Phone: 864.720.2067 Email: kmgarbe@clemson.edu Personal Website: https://clemson.box.com/s/rsodf3iv0469ce84n6oxpgt038qexzwn | |
Educational Background | Courses TaughtNURS 8200: Child and Adolescent Nursing
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ProfileDr. Garber is a pediatric primary care nurse practitioner with over 26 years of experience. She is recognized nationally as an expert in telehealth. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Clemson University and provides care to children across South Carolina for the MUSC School-Based Telehealth Program and the MUSC Virtual Urgent Care program. She presents nationally and has published on various telehealth topics including best practices, school-based telehealth, telehealth-related policy and integrating telehealth into Advanced Practice Registered Nurse education. Dr. Garber is an active member of several professional organizations including the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) where she is currently serving on the Executive Board as Member at Large. In addition, she has served as the Chair of the NAPNAP Health Policy Committee and represents NAPNAP as the Liaison to the Executive Committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Telehealth Care. As a member of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, she leads a workgroup focused on telehealth-related health policy. In addition, she represents Congressional District 1 as a member of the South Carolina Board of Nursing. | |
Research InterestsDr. Garber’s research has focused on telehealth education and its impact on the provider experience and adoption. She continues to focus on developing and implementing best practices to maintain standard of care and conduct successful telehealth encounters. Her interests also include developing, implementing, and evaluating programs to increase access to care for the rural and underserved. Research PublicationsGarber, K., Rutledge, C., & Gustin, T. (In Press). Put PEP into telehealth: A framework for successful encounters. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing.
Honors and Awards2022 Dubose-Morris, R., Markova, S., Garber, K., Lemon, E., & Novak, A. (2022). Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Telehealth Equity Catalyst Award
LinksNurse Educator Podcast: Telehealth EducationBreathing Easier with Continuity of Care, SCETV TeamPeds Podcast: Conversations on Child Health Equity NPACE Q & A with Kelli Garber Figure 1: Meet Five Amazing Nursing Professionals |