New faculty focus: Eileen Kae Kintner

Eileen Kae Kintner, professor and Mary & Carl Gulbrandsen Chair in Pediatric Nursing, School of Nursing • Educational background: BSN with minor in biology, Northern Michigan University; Ph.D. with minor in psychology, University of Arizona; postdoctoral fellowship, University of Michigan Previous positions: Assistant professor, University of Michigan and Michigan State; Associate professor, University of Texas at Austin

Q&A

Where are you from? I was born in northwestern Ohio, raised in Michigan, lived in Arizona for a while, and more recently moved from Austin, Texas to Madison, Wisconsin.

Favorite subject in school and why? Ecological Framing of Lifespan Development. Biological, psychological, social, and spiritual growth and development, and environmental influences on health and wellness of individuals and families across the lifespan have always fascinated me.

What attracted you to UW–Madison? The research reputation of the university, the Center for Translational Research (ICTR), and strong history of pediatric nursing attracted me to UW–Madison.

Favorite place on campus? I have only been on campus a couple of weeks, so am excited to learn more about area! Views of the lake from across campus are impressive.

What was your first visit to campus like? Welcoming, engaging, and informative.

How did you get into your field of research? Around 10 years of age, I began exploring how nurses might best support older school age children and early adolescents with chronic conditions who are struggling with self-management challenges confronted in their homes, schools, and community settings.

What’s something interesting about your area of expertise you can share that will make us sound smarter at parties? Working with a transdisciplinary team of health care professionals, school personnel, and community partners; I developed a theory-based, evidence-guided, comprehensive academic health education and counseling program for older school age students with asthma and members of their social networks that is welcomed by school administrators, Staying Healthy‒Asthma Responsible & Prepared™.

Last good book or movie? Dr. Karen Pridham, Professor Emeritus, recommended Florence Blake’s 1954 textbook, The Child, His Parents, and the Nurse.

Hobbies? Taking pictures of nature scenes. Many of the printed photographs are framed and hanging in my home.