Associate Professor, Nursing
(276) 223-4865
kyates@wcc.vccs.edu
210 Galax Hall
Student/Office Hours
Monday: 8AM-9AM; 12PM-1:30PM; 4PM-5PM
Wednesday: 8AM-9AM; 12PM-1:30PM; 4PM-5PM
Thursday: 8AM-12PM
Wednesday: 8AM-9AM; 12PM-1:30PM; 4PM-5PM
Thursday: 8AM-12PM
Hometown
Wytheville, VA
High School Attended
George Wythe High School
Degrees and Certifications
Master in Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Nursing
Associates Degree in Nursing, Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse- Virginia Board of Nursing
Basic Life Saving Instructor- American Heart Association
Quality Matters Peer Reviewer
Higher Education Assessment Specialist Graduate Certificate- James Madison University
Awards
Virginia Nurse Educator Scholarship Winner for the Virginia Department of Health, 2009
Virginia Community College System’s Chancellor’s Award for Occupational Specific Services
Outstanding Support Staff of the Year- Wytheville Community College
Rising Star- Wytheville Community College
WCC Faculty Service Award- 2016-2017
WCC Faculty Service Award- 2023-2024
Community Service Activities
Hope Pack- WCC Delivery Team
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center Board of Directors
Served previously on the Brock Hughes Executive Board of Directors: Secretary.
Served previously on the Virginia Simulation State Alliance as the Southwest Regional Director.
Served previously on the Foundation for Excellence- Board of Directors
Concept Based Curriculum Development- Implementation Team
Concept Based Curriculum- Deans and Directors Committee; previously served as the Secretary
Concept- Based Curriculum Outcomes Committee Chair
Special Interests
My students' achievements
The best thing about working at WCC is...
the family atmosphere. I can honestly say that I am excited to be at work each day. The role that we get to play in our student's lives is an amazing honor. Everyone at WCC is student oriented and we genuinely care about the success of each student.