Kelley Kostich

Kelley Kostich, PhD, RN, NE-BC has a strong background in nursing leadership and management. Kelley is currently serving as the Chief Nursing Officer at Children's Hospital of Michigan, a position they started in April 2021. Prior to this, Kelley worked as the Administrative Director of Nursing at Cardinal Glennon Hospital from December 2019 to March 2021. Kelley also held the role of Clinical Director at Barnes-Jewish Hospital from October 2018 to December 2019.

Before their work at Cardinal Glennon and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Kelley gained extensive experience at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Kelley held various positions within the organization, including Program Manager, Nursing Resources, Professional Practice and Development from August 2014 to October 2018, Manager, NICU, Professional Practice and Development from June 2013 to August 2014, and Clinical Nurse Manager, NICU from May 2012 to August 2014.

Kelley's career in nursing started at St. Louis Children's Hospital in 2005. Kelley worked as a Clinical Nurse in the NICU from June 2005 to September 2010, before becoming an Administrative Supervisor from October 2009 to April 2012. Kelley then served as an Assistant Nurse Manager in the NICU from September 2010 to April 2012.

Overall, Kelley Kostich, PhD, RN, NE-BC has accumulated significant experience and expertise in nursing leadership and management throughout their career.

Kelley Kostich, PhD, RN, NE-BC, completed their education in a chronological order. In 2005, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing Science from Bradley University. Following this, in 2010, they earned a Master's Degree in Health Care and Nursing Administration from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Continuing their educational journey, Kelley received their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing Science from the University of Missouri-Kansas City between 2016 and 2020. Additionally, they obtained certification as a Nurse Executive - Board Certified (NE-BC) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in August 2015.