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Associate Professor | Chair & Director, Department of Nursing
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Office
Nicolaus Copernicus Hall
225-02
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Biography
Dr. Kerri M. Langevin is an Associate Professor in her 12th year at Central Connecticut State University and currently serving in her third year as Chair of the Department of Nursing. Prior to transitioning to academia, Dr. Langevin built a robust clinical career as a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, working in diverse settings including community health centers, school-based health programs, and juvenile detention facilities. She also was the coordinator of a pediatric multi-specialty craniofacial team for over 8 years.
Dr. Langevin continues to stay connected to clinical practice, working on a per diem basis for a private pediatrician and her work with clinical instruction of students in the CCHEC, simulations in the pediatric courses. Her research interests center around doctoral preparation for nurse educators, community health, nursing student communication skills and the integration of experiential learning in nursing education.
Education
Areas of Expertise
Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Pediatric Craniofacial Care
Publications, Research & Presentations
- Langevin, K.M. (2021) Doctoral Education for the Nurse Educator: Which Degree is for Me? Nursing Made Incredibly Easy! 19(6), 18-21.
- Langevin, K.M. (2020) Nurse Educator Competencies and Doctoral Preparation: A Comparative Analysis ProQuest #27739307, ProQuest, LLC, Ann Arbor, MI.
- Christensen, S., Desrochers, R., Langevin, K.M., & Espelin, J. (2019). Evaluation of a Wellness Clinic in Assessing Knowledge Synthesis Among Bachelor of Science in Nursing Students. Journal of Nursing Education, 59(1), 26-29.
- McKelvey, M., Langevin, K.M., Espelin, J., Konieczny, L., Peer, N., Christensen, S., & Thomas, C. (2018). Nursing faculty coaches: Uncovering a hidden resource for NCLEX success. Creative Nursing Journal, 24(4), 225- 230.
- Langevin, K.M., Mabry, K., & Castiglione, C. (2014) An Uncommon Case: Cleft Palate, Respiratory Compromise, and Klippel-Feil Anomaly. Plastic Surgery Nursing, 34(3), 127-132.
- Szabo C, Langevin K.M., Schoem S, & Mabry K. (2010) Treatment of persistent middle ear effusion in Cleft palate patients. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 74(8), 874-7.
- Mudano (Langevin), K. (1991) Unpublished Master's Thesis. Yale University School of Nursing. The Path to Repeat Adolescent Pregnancy: The Adolescent Experience.
- Poster Presentation St Anselm Doctoral preparation May 2025
- Langevin, K.M., (3/16/2021). Global Virtual Summit on Nursing Education: Oral Presentation: Nursing Doctorates: Which Degree is for Me?
- Langevin, K.M., (2/5/2020). CCSU Save a Heart Day: Podium Presentation: Stop the Bleed training to audience (with CCSU community clinical senior nursing students).
- Langevin, K.M., (2/5/2020). CCSU Save a Heart Day: Outbreak Session: Certified participants in the Stop the Bleed technique.
- McKelvey, M.M., Christensen, S., Espelin, J.M., Konieczny, L., Langevin, K.M., Peer, N. & Thomas, C.S. (2019).
- Partnering to Develop Competence: Faculty Coaching for NCLEX Success. Poster presentation: 5th Annual Conference Student Success & Shared Governance Connecticut State Colleges & Universities at Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT.
- McKelvey, M.M., Christensen, S., Espelin, J.M., Konieczny, L., Langevin, K.M., Peer, N. & Thomas, C.S. (2018). Partnering to Develop Competence: Faculty Coaching for NCLEX Success. Poster presentation at 10th Annual Nuts and Bolts for Nurse Educators Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
- McKelvey, M.M., Christensen, S., Espelin, J.M., Konieczny, L., Langevin, K.M., Peer, N. & Thomas, C.S. (2018). Partnering to Develop Competence: Faculty Coaching for NCLEX Success. Poster presentation at St. Anselm Nurse Educator Conference, Falmouth, MA.
- Langevin, K.M. (2018). CT National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners CT Chapter: Fall Pediatric Conference. “The Nuts and Bolts of Caring for Current or Previously Detained Adolescents for the PNP.” Podium presentation at Yale School of Nursing, West Haven, CT.
- Konieczny, L., McKelvey, M.M., Christensen, S., Espelin, J.M., Langevin, K.M., Peer, N. & Thomas, C.S. (2018). Faculty coaches use technology to promote NCLEX-RN success. Podium presentation at New York League for Nursing, Saratoga Springs, NY.
- Mabry, K., Langevin, K. (2013). 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: Objective Assessment of a Newly Identified Facial Phenotype. Oral Presentation to be presented at the 12th International Congress on Cleft Lip/Palate and Related Craniofacial Anomalies, Orlando, FL.
- Mabry, K., Langevin, K. (2009). Team Care: A Primer. Eye-Opener Session presented at the 66th Annual American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPCA) National Convention, Scottsdale, AZ.
- Mabry, K., Langevin, K. (2007). C.O.R.E.: Craniofacial Outreach Exchange. Poster session Presented at the 64th Annual American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPCA) National Convention, Denver, CO.
- 2013-2019 (annual guest lecturer) University of Connecticut School of Dentistry: Pediatric and Adolescent Dental Care yearly guest
- 2013 Connecticut Neonatal Nurses Association: Presentation – Pierre Robin Sequence: A NICU RN Primer
- 2012 CT NAPNAP Presentation: A Craniofacial Primer 2009
- 2009 ACPCA National Conference – Eye Opener Session “Successful Implementation of Craniofacial Team Recommendations: Where There is Communication There is a Way.”
- 2008 CCMC Nursing Grand Rounds: Nursing Care of the Craniofacial Patient
- 2007 CCMC National Nursing Conference: Craniofacial Presentation
- 2005 Grand Rounds St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center: Plagiocephaly
- 2004 Yale University School of Medicine Guest Lecture: “Adolescent Substance Abuse”
- 2003 St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center Pediatric Grand Rounds: Update on School Based Health Care
- 2002 St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center Pediatric Grand Rounds: Urine Based GC/Chlamydia Testing
- 1998 Long Lane Training School: Physical Assessment of the Adolescent Detainee
- 1996 Yale University School of Nursing, Guest Lecturer: “Adolescent History and Physical Made Easy”
- 1996 University of Hartford School Nurse Practitioner Program, Guest Lecturer: “Adolescent History and Physical Made Easy”
- 1996 Yale University School of Medicine, Guest Lecturer: “Adolescent Sexuality”
- 1996 Southern Connecticut State University, Guest Lecturer: “Adolescent Sexuality”
- 1995 Yale University School of Nursing, Guest Lecturer: “School-Based Health Care”
- 1995 Trinity College Summit on Children's Health, Conference Presenter: “School-Based Health Care”
- 1995 Connecticut Department of Health Program Sharing, Conference Presenter: “Crisis Intervention”
- 1994 School Health Conference, Conference Presenter: “Adolescent Sexuality”
- 1994 Yale University School of Nursing, Guest Lecturer: “School-Based Health Care”
- 1993 New Haven Department of Health, Conference Presenter: “HIV Prevention Program Implementation”
Awards & Grants
• Community Engagement Award, Fall 2025
• Faculty Development Grant, Fall 2024 (Langevin & Bourgoin) Test Writing Strategies ($5,000.00)
• Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing, March 2020
• Grant Award: Innovation-Grant Program, Central Connecticut State University Development of Empathy and Social Justice Through a Poverty Simulation (with Stacy Christensen, Tamara Holland, Kerri Langevin, and Laurie Walter), March 2020 ($7,380.00)
• Grant Award: Beverly Koerner Research Grant, Iota Upsilon–At-Large Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Society, May 2019 ($750.00)
• Induction into the Golden Key International Honor Society, 2015
• Induction into Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, 1991
• President, Nursing Class, Simmons College, 1988
Memberships & Affiliations
- State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health, Current licenses: Registered Nurse (#E51033) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (License #883)
- State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Current Controlled Substance Registration for Practitioner
- United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration, Current DEA license
- American Heart Association Current BLS for healthcare providers
- American Nurses Credentialing Center Current Certification: Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Certified Stop the Bleed Instructor
- Certified Johns Hopkins University Contact Tracer