Megan Kelly DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC serves as the BSN Clinical and Practicum Coordinator at Ottawa University. She is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 13 years of nursing experience spanning acute psychiatric care, outpatient mental health treatment, nursing education, and clinical leadership. In her current role, Dr. Kelly coordinates clinical experiences, develops partnerships with healthcare organizations, and works closely with students and faculty to support meaningful clinical learning opportunities.
Dr. Kelly is passionate about preparing the next generation of nurses through evidence-based education, hands-on learning, and student mentorship. Her professional interests include examining the impacts of nurse burnout on patient care, mental health treatment, clinical education, and case management care.