UMass Boston

Kimberly Sykes, Clinical Assistant Professor, Nursing

Dr. Kimberly Sykes

Department:
Nursing
Title:
Clinical Assistant Professor

Biography

Dr. Sykes is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Program Director of the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program. She brings extensive experience as both a nurse educator and a critical care nurse, with a strong background in curriculum development, clinical coordination, and faculty mentorship.

 

Area of Expertise

Critical care nursing, Curriculum development

Degrees

DNP, Regis College

MSN, Curry College

BSN, Curry College

Additional Information

In addition to her academic leadership, Dr. Sykes serves as an ICU Nurse Educator in a Boston-area hospital, supporting professional development for nursing staff across multiple specialties. Her scholarly and professional interests include transition to practice, clinical judgment development, and innovative teaching strategies that prepare future nurses for safe, evidence-based practice. She is an active member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), the National League of Nursing (NLN), and the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA).