Kimberly Beckstrom, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Dr. Kimberly Beckstrom, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC serves as a clinical associate professor in the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) specialty in the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing. She also maintains an active clinical practice in Family Medicine. With more than 25 years of diverse clinical experience spanning primary and acute care, Dr. Beckstrom brings real-world expertise to her academic role. She is passionate about developing the next generation of nurse practitioner leaders through innovation, mentorship, and excellence in education. She is deeply committed to the development of innovative educational models, initiatives to expand clinical education capacity, and strengthen competency-based education for nurse practitioner students. Dr. Beckstrom's scholarly interests include simulation, diagnostic reasoning, empathic communication, pediatric and adolescent health, menopause, and leadership development.  As an active contributor to the profession through scholarship, presentations, and service, she is committed to advancing nurse practitioner practice and preparing leaders equipped to meet the evolving needs of patients, healthcare systems, and the profession. She values collaboration, integrity, and service, and is dedicated to strengthening the future of nurse practitioner leadership. 

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners - 2008 - Present
• Association of Southeast Minnesota Nurse Practitioners - 2010 - Present
• National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties -  2020 - Present
• American College of Healthcare Executives - 2024 - Present
• Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society - 2008 - Present

• Preceptor of the Year, Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences - 2020
• Outstand Educator, Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences - 2026

DNP, NP, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota -12/2016 

PMC, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana - Family Nurse Practitioner - 12/2009

MSN, Winona State University, Winona, Minnesota - Clinical Nurse Specialist - 05/2008 

BSN, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois - 5/2001  

Anderson B, Brown H, Bruhl E, Bryant K, Burres H, Conner K, Kaderabek DM, Kerestes G, Kuehn M, Lim K, Mrosak K, Ralkar S, Rickbell T, Westman K. (2016). Diagnosis and management of chronic pulmonary disease (COPD): Institute for clinical systems improvement (ICSI), 10th 2019 edition. 

Beckstrom KM. (2021). COVID-19 and urticaria: a case study. The Clinical Advisor. Advance online publication. https://www.clinicaladvisor.com/home/topics/infectious- diseases-informationcenter/covid-19-urticaria-case-study/ 

Beckstrom, KM & Farrow, SL. (2024). The effects of empathic communication skills training on nurse practitioner students. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 36(5), 286 – 290. doi: 10.1097/JXX.0000000000000972 

Braun A, Hoskote S, Racedo Africano C, O'Horo JC, Sevilla Berrios R, Loftsgard T, Bryant K, Iyer V, Smischney N.(2014). Effectiveness of communication during handoff in an academic medical-surgical intensive care unit. Chest, 146(4), 567A. https://doi.org/10.1378/chest1989827 

Hoskote SS, Racedo Africano CJ, Braun AB, O'Horo JC, Sevilla Berrios RA, Loftsgard TO, Bryant KM, Iyer VN, Smischney NJ. (2017). Improving the quality of handoffs in patient care between critical care providers in the intensive care unit. American Journal of Medical Quality, 32(4), 376-383. https://doi.org/10.1177/1062860616654758 

Hoskote SS, Sevilla Berrios RA, O'Horo JC, Racedo Africano CJ, Braun AB, Bryant KM, Loftsgard TO, Smischney NJ, Iyer VN. (2014). Improving the quality of patient care handoffs in the intensive care unit: A survey of critical care medical providers. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine,189, A2808. https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/epdf/10.1164/ajrccmconference.2014.189.1_MeetingAbstracts.A2808?role=tab 

Sevilla Berrios R, Racedo Africano C, Hoskote S, Braun A, O'Horo J, Bryant K, Loftsgard T, Smischney N, Iyer V. (2014). Current practice of  patient handoff in an academic intensive care unit. Chest, 146(4),568A. https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.1972453 NON-PEER REVIEWED 

Beckstrom (Bryant). KM. (2012). Listeriosis in the immunocompromised patient: a case review. Mayo Clinic Emergency Department - published internally as case of the month. •

Beckstrom KM. (2019). What You Need to Know About Sex Trafficking. https://communityhealth.mayoclinic.org/

National & International Podium Presentations 

• Beckstrom, K.  (08/06/2026)    “Active Learning Through Service: The CUUE Curriculum for Caring in Unconventional Environments” International Forum on Active Learning in Classrooms. Rochester, MN. 
• Beckstrom, K. & Nelson, D.    (02/11/2026)   “CUUE: Caring for the Underserved in Unconventional Environments – Nurse Practitioner Student ServiceLearning Curriculum. Seton Hall University, Invited Lecture.
• Beckstrom, K., & Farrow, S.  (4/11/2025)    “The Effects of Empathic Communication Skills Training in Nurse Practitioner Students” National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties 51st Annual Conference. Denver, Colorado. 
• Beckstrom, K. & Nelson, D (4/11/2025)    “CUUE: Caring for the Underserved in Unconventional Environments” National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties 51st Annual Conference. Denver, Colorado.  
• Beckstrom, K. ( 8/1/2024)    “Simulation-based Learning for Nurse Practitioner and Physician Associate Students” International Forum on Active Learning in Classrooms. Rochester, MN 
• Beckstrom, K., Miles, E., & Nelson, D.  (4/20/2024)    “Simulation-based Objective Structured Clinical Exams for Clinical Readiness of NP Students” National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty 50th Annual Conference. Baltimore, Maryland. 
• Rajjo, T., Beckstrom, K., & Ahrens, S.  (11/7/2023)   The Feasibility of Primary Care Referrals to Community-based Lifestyle Programs for the Management of Obesity.” Family Medicine Forum. Rochester, Minnesota. 
• Beckstrom, K. & Strahm, S.  ( 05/04/2022 )  “Getting ‘SET’for Student Success: Innovative Clinical Education in Family Medicine.” University of Minnesota Best Practices in Health Science Education Conference. University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, Minnesota. 05/04/2022 
• Beckstrom, K. (07/19/2019)  “Case Based Review of Issues in Adolescent Contraception” National Nurse Practitioner Symposium. Keystone, Colorado. 
• Beckstrom, K.  ( 02/20/2013) “Transplant Emergencies” Acute Care for the Complex Hospitalized Patient for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Scottsdale, Arizona. 
• Beckstrom, K.  ( 02/20/2013) Acute Respiratory Failure” Acute Care for the Complex Hospitalized Patient for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Scottsdale, Arizona. 
• Beckstrom, K. ( 07/18/2012)   “Antimicrobial Update for the Hospitalized Patient” National Nurse Practitioner Symposium. Copper Mountain, Colorado. 
• Beckstrom, K. ( 07/18/2012)  “Critical Care in Pregnancy” National Nurse Practitioner Symposium. Copper Mountain, Colorado.   

National & International Poster Presentations

• Beckstrom, K., Farrow, S., & Miles, E. ( 04/18/2026 ) “Getting SET for Success: An Innovative Model for Nurse Practitioner Clinical Education” National Organization for Nurse Practitioner Faculties 52nd Annual Conference. Dallas, TX 
• Beckstrom, K., & Farrow, S  (09/13/2023) “The Effects of Empathic Communication Skills Training in Nurse Practitioner Students.” 25th Annual Internal Medicine Review for Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Primary Care Physicians Course. Rochester, Minnesota.
• Beckstrom, K., &  Nelson, D. (09/13/2023) The Use of Video Assisted Debriefing during Simulation for Objective Structured Clinical Exams for Nurse Practitioner Students.” 25th Annual Internal Medicine Review for Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Primary Care Physicians Course. Rochester, Minnesota. 
•   Beckstrom, K. & Strelow, B., & Louwagie, V.. “One Ask: Maximizing Clinical Placements Across a Large Academic Medical Center and Associated Midwest Health System” Mayo-KI Annual Scientific Research Meeting. Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. 09/26/2022 
• Beckstrom, K.  (09/16/2021) “Use of a Standardized Tool for Family Nurse Practitioner Students to Ensure Readiness for Pediatric Clinical Experiences.” Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Review. Rochester, Minnesota. 
• Beckstrom, K.  (07/19/2019) “Failure to Rescue: Improving Healthcare Provider Recognition and Response in Caring for Victims of Human Trafficking” National Nurse Practitioner Symposium. Keystone, Colorado.
• Beckstrom, K.  (07/19/2012) “Developing a New Nurse Practitioner Driven Critical Care Practice Model” National Nurse Practitioner Symposium. Copper Mountain, Colorado.