Kimberly A. Kasper

Kimberly A. Kasper, DHSc, RN, CRNP, ACNP-BC, AFN-C, is a clinical assistant professor at Duquesne University’s School of Nursing. With a career spanning more than two decades, Kasper brings extensive expertise as an acute care nurse practitioner and is a prominent leader in forensic nursing. She has volunteered as a nurse practitioner at the Good Samaritan Clinic in Gulf Breeze, Florida, and contributes to the Alfred Washburn Center for the Homeless. Kasper’s academic foundation includes a Doctor of Health Sciences from Nova Southeastern University and a Master of Science as an acute care nurse practitioner from Northeastern University. She is certified as an acute care nurse practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. A recognized expert in her field, Kasper has been widely published in peer-reviewed journals and has authored book chapters. Her commitment to advancing nurse practitioner education and practice is evident in her extensive presentations at international, national, state, and local levels on topics such as human trafficking, forensic examination, and sexual assault programs in the acute care role. She has held leadership positions in numerous professional organizations, serving as president of the International Association of Forensic Nurses and currently as president-elect of the Academy of Forensic Nursing. She is an avid food enthusiast, and grocery shopping is one of her favorite pastimes.