Kristen McHenry

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Dr. Kristen L. McHenry is currently an assistant professor with Department of Respiratory Care in the School of Health Sciences. Dr. McHenry earned her Bachelor of Science in Cardiopulmonary Science in 2005, Master of Science in Allied Health Education in 2013, and Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis in 2017, all from East Tennessee State University. She holds a specialty credential in adult critical care, which is where she spent most of her career practicing in Bristol, Tennessee. Dr. McHenry has served as the co-chair of the education committee for the Tennessee Society for Respiratory Care and has been an active member of the Association for Respiratory Care since 2013.

External positions

Director of Clinical Education, East Tennessee State University

1 Sep 2019 → 1 Aug 2020

Program Director, East Tennessee State University

1 Jan 2014 → 1 Aug 2019

Adjunct Instructor, University of Cincinnati

1 Oct 2013 → 1 Dec 2014

Assistant Professor, East Tennessee State University

1 Jul 2013 → 1 Aug 2020

Adjunct Faculty, East Tennessee State University

1 Jan 2008 → 1 Jan 2013

Clinical Instructor, East Tennessee State University

1 Jan 2008 → 1 Jan 2013

Registered Respiratory Therapist, Bristol Regional Medical Center

1 Apr 2005 → 1 Jun 2013

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31 Presentation
18 Article
1 Review article
1 Digital or Visual Products

Staying the Course: Assessing Grit in Online Degree Advancement Students in Respiratory Care
McHenry, K. L., Wing, T. & Bond, L., 1 Apr 2026, In: Journal of Allied Health. 55, 1, p. 49-54 6 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Comparison of Spontaneous Breathing Trials in Clinical Practice and Current Clinical Practice Guidelines
Sorg, M. E. & McHenry, K. L., May 2025, In: Respiratory Care. 70, 5, p. 477-484 8 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2 Scopus citations
Graduate Students' Perspectives on Obtaining a Master's of Science in Respiratory Care
Koster, M. S., McHenry, K. L., Caldwell-Chadwick, B. G. & Null, M. M., Apr 2025, In: Respiratory Care. 70, 4, p. 384-392 9 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Airway Clearance Strategies and Secretion Management in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
McHenry, K. L., Feb 2024, In: Respiratory Care. 69, 2, p. 227-237 11 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Open Access
6 Scopus citations
Addressing Respiratory Challenges in ALS
McHenry, K. L., 18 Sep 2023
Research output: Non-textual form › Digital or Visual Products

4 Membership of network
1 Editorial
1 Membership of committee

Tennessee Society for Respiratory Care (External organization)
McHenry, K. L. (Member)
2000 → …
Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Lambda Beta National Honor Society for the Profession of Respiratory Care (External organization)
McHenry, K. L. (Member)
2000 → …
Activity: Membership › Membership of network
American Association for Respiratory Care (External organization)
McHenry, K. L. (Member)
2000 → …
Activity: Membership › Membership of network
International Journal of Pulmonary and Respiratory Sciences (Journal)
McHenry, K. L. (Editor)
2000 → …
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice (External organization)
McHenry, K. L. (Member)
2000 → …
Activity: Membership › Membership of network

2014 -Tennessee Society for Respiratory Care: Outstanding State Contributor
McHenry, K. L. (Recipient), 2014
Prize
2016 - Best Paper Award: International Conference on Learning and Administration in Higher Education - Key Elements of a State Master Plan
McHenry, K. L. (Recipient), 2016
Prize
2018 - Excellence in Presentation Award: International Conference on Learning and Administration in Higher Education - New Faculty Mentoring
McHenry, K. L. (Recipient), 2018
Prize
2023 Spring - School of Allied Health Sciences Spotlight Award for Scholarship
McHenry, K. L. (Recipient), 2023
Prize

Kristen McHenry

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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

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Staying the Course: Assessing Grit in Online Degree Advancement Students in Respiratory Care

Comparison of Spontaneous Breathing Trials in Clinical Practice and Current Clinical Practice Guidelines

Graduate Students' Perspectives on Obtaining a Master's of Science in Respiratory Care

Airway Clearance Strategies and Secretion Management in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Addressing Respiratory Challenges in ALS

Tennessee Society for Respiratory Care (External organization)

Lambda Beta National Honor Society for the Profession of Respiratory Care (External organization)

American Association for Respiratory Care (External organization)

International Journal of Pulmonary and Respiratory Sciences (Journal)

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice (External organization)

2014 -Tennessee Society for Respiratory Care: Outstanding State Contributor

2016 - Best Paper Award: International Conference on Learning and Administration in Higher Education - Key Elements of a State Master Plan

2018 - Excellence in Presentation Award: International Conference on Learning and Administration in Higher Education - New Faculty Mentoring

2023 Spring - School of Allied Health Sciences Spotlight Award for Scholarship

Kristen McHenry

Personal profile

About

External positions

Fingerprint

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

Research output

Activities

Prizes