Katelyn

Quarry

School of Nursing

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Duquesne University, 2013
• Master of Science in Nursing, Leadership in Nursing Education, Notre Dame of Maryland University, 2018
• Doctor of Nursing Practice, Duquesne University, 2021

Certifications

• CCRN (2017-present)
• CNE (2018-present)

Research Interests

• Cardiac arrest
• Entry-Level Nursing Practicum experience
• Nurse educator faculty development
• AACN New Essentials/Competency-Based Education

Publications

• Barley, K., Davis, R., & Bloom, T. (2023, October). Cohen scholars’ perspectives on full time employment as a nurse educator following graduation [Poster presentation]. 2023 Maryland Nurses Association (MNA) Conference, Ocean City, MD
• Barley, K. (2023). Effectiveness of an accelerated practicum cohort experience. The Maryland Nurse Journal, 24(3). https://www.healthecareers.com/nurse-resources/nursing-publications/maryland
  https://www.healthecareers.com/nurse-resources/nursing-publications/maryland
• Barley, K., Nelson, M., & Chroszielewski, H. (2022, May 23). Fostering a caring preceptorship experience through a cohort model [Poster presentation]. 2022 Maryland Action Coalition (MDAC) Virtual Leadership Summit: Optimizing Maryland’s Nursing Workforce.
  https://mdac2022.vfairs.com/ 
• Barley, K. (2021). "Improving Progressive Care Nurses’ Confidence and Performance During In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (IHCA): A Continuous Quality Improvement Initiative". Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Manuscripts. 13.
  https://dsc.duq.edu/dnp/13
• Barley, K. (2018, December). The PEARLS of incorporating caring into debriefing simulation experiences. MSN Symposium at Notre Dame of Maryland University, Baltimore, MD.
• Barley, K. & Vogul, T. (2014, February). Utilization of a quality-based representative for inpatient stroke units. UPMC Stroke Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
• Quarry, K., Lefler, J., & Bloom, T. (2025).
• Student perspectives regarding an innovative practicum experience versus a traditional senior practicum.
• Submitted to The Maryland Nurse, awaiting publication decision Quarry, K., Davis, R. K., Handy, K., & Bloom, T. (2024).
• Cohen Scholars’ perspectives on full time employment as a nurse educator following graduation. Submitted to Nursing Education Perspectives, accepted for publication. Quarry, K., Bohl, C., Wanzer, M., & Risse, N. (2024, June).
• Implementing universal skills training in nursing education and onboarding [Poster presentation].
• 2024 Nurse Leadership Institute Closing Ceremony. Quarry, K., Anastasi, J., & Skeffrey, S. (2024, May).
• End-of-program competency: Evaluating program effectiveness [Poster presentation].
• 2024 Maryland Action Coalition (MDAC) Virtual Leadership Summit: Revolution vs. Rearrangement. Barley, K & Crowe, R. (2023, October). From panic to pass: Practical test-taking strategies for nursing students! [Concurrent session].
• 2023 Maryland Nurses Association (MNA) Conference, Ocean City, MD

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

• Sigma Theta Tau International (Sigma), Mu Eta Chapter (President, 9/1/22-8/31/25)
• American Nurses Association,
• Maryland Nurses Association (District 2 Director, 1/1/25-12/31/27)
• Maryland Organization for Nurse Leaders 
• Maryland Action Coalition
• American Association of Critical Care Nurses
• National League for Nursing
• American Association of Colleges of Nursing 
• New Essentials Champion

Awards

• Cultivating Faculty Excellence: A Faculty Retention Initiative FY25
• Cohen Scholars: Cultivating Academic and Clinical Educators in Nursing FY20-FY25
• Nurse Educator Doctoral Grant January 2021, Nurse Educator Doctoral Grant December 2019
• Academic Nurse Educator Certification July 2019
• Hal and Jo Cohen Graduate Nurse Faculty Scholarship January 2017