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Molly Netter

  • mnetter@depaul.edu
  • Assistant Professor, Nursing

  • ​PhD, MSN, APRN-FNP, BSN, BSC

  • School of Nursing
  • (773) 325-7116

  • ​​990 W. Fullerton, room ​3009

Dr. Kachale Netter is an assistant professor with advanced experience in family clinical practice, research, and academic instruction. Holding a Doctor of Philosophy degree and board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC), she combines her extensive clinical experience with a passion for shaping the next generation of nursing leaders.
Her professional mission is commitment to teaching core sciences within the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) track. Her biology background allows her to translate complex scientific concepts into meaningful, practical knowledge, empowering    future advanced practice nurses to deliver evidence-based care in diverse clinical settings.
Dr. Kachale Netter's research portfolio reflects her unwavering dedication to addressing critical global health challenges. Her primary focus is on HIV prevention through medication, targeting underserved communities to ensure equitable access to life-saving interventions. She is also engaged in global health initiatives, striving to improve health outcomes in marginalized populations through sustainable and culturally sensitive approaches.
Dr. Kachale Netter's belief in capacity building for healthcare systems is unwavering. Inspired by the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, she is devoted to creating resilient and adaptable healthcare communities that respond effectively to future public health crises. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, leadership development, and integrating best practices in global health.
As a scholar, clinician, and educator, Dr. Kachale Netter is deeply committed to advancing the nursing profession and improving health outcomes worldwide. Her unique blend of clinical expertise, academic rigor, and passion for mentorship make her an invaluable asset to her institution and the broader healthcare community.​

Specialization and Interests

  • Pathophysiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Translational Science - HIV prevention via Chemoprophylaxis
  • Impact of COVID-19 on research
  • Social Determinants of Health
  • Clinical: family practice (emergency)
Select Publications
Koszalinski, R (2020). Community-led Discovery of Social Isolation and Co-design of Interventions.
A non-human subjects community engagement project:
Advisory Committee Members: Diana Sturdevant, PhD, RN (Assistant Professor of Research, Nursing), Anne Pereira, PhD (Professor, David L. Boren, Pharmacy and Dean, OUHSC Graduate College), Kathleen Dwyer, PhD, RN (Professor, Henry Freede Endowed Chair, Nursing), Julie Meyers, DrPh (Visiting Assistant Professor, Nursing), Patsy Smith, PhD, RN (Associate Professor, Nursing), Debara Yellseagle, MBA, LPN (Nursing). Graduate Students Brenda Olmos and Molly Netter. Funded by the Oklahoma Shared Clinical & Translational Resources, Community Engaged Research Exploratory (CERE) Awards

Koszalinski, R (2020)., Sturdevant, D., Olmos, B., Netter, M., Smith, P., Gordon, J. (Invited and accepted manuscript). "We were just taking our marching orders and moving forward with whatever we were given”: Policy implications of pandemic quarantine and social isolation in older persons.  Public Policy & Aging Report. 

Nguyen (2022), Emily J. Jones, Katherine S. O’Neal, Molly K. Netter, Kathleen A. Dwyer: An Academic-Community Engagement (2022): A Roadmap for Developing a Culturally Relevant Diabetes Self-Management Program among Vietnamese Americans






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