Leader in Healthcare; Author of "The Nurse's Etiquette Advantage"

Pennsylvania, USA
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Kathleen Pagana Biography

Kathleen D. Pagana has been a leader in healthcare for more than 30 years, with experiences including college teaching, administration, clinical practice, business management, writing, and professional speaking. Among the 25 books she has written, she has co-authored the number one best-selling book on healthcare diagnostic and laboratory testing. This book (Mosby’s Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, 9th ed) has sold more than 1 million copies and has been translated into French, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, and Korean. She has written more than 75 articles and is a contributor to the second edition of Chicken Soup for the Nurse’s Soul.

She has a BSN from the University of Maryland and a MSN from the University of Pennsylvania. She received her PhD from the University of Pennsylvania in Nursing Research, where she focused on how individuals respond to stress. She created a research instrument that is still in use around the world today.

Her most prestigious awards include the Army Commendation Medal, a Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence, and numerous accolades recognizing her articles and books. Kathy and her husband, Tim, are the proud parents of 3 daughters. Kathy enjoys swimming, yoga, golfing, weight lifting, running, and biking.

Working today as a keynote speaker and best-selling author, her presentations, seminars, and retreats help businesses and not-for-profit organizations address the challenges of leadership, life balance, and professional etiquette.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/14/2025.

Kathleen Pagana Speaking Topics

  • Balancing Your Life by Managing Your Time: How to Use Your Time Best … Every Moment … Every Day

    Today’s high achieving individuals feel increased demands on their life, both socially and professionally. They increase the risk of living an “out of balance” life, stressing their health, and making them feel overwhelmed. By being more intentional about our time, we can increase both our productivity and sense of well-being. Learn how to:

  • The Nurse’s Etiquette Advantage: How Professional Etiquette Can Advance Your Nursing Career

    While nursing education has focused on leadership, management, and professional issues, etiquette has been the “missing link” for success in the workplace. This fun and entertaining session will prepare you to handle awkward and challenging situations that could diminish your confidence, tarnish your reputation, and derail your career aspirations.

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Kathleen Pagana Videos

Kathleen Pagana: Catherine Dempsey Lecturer

Kathleen Pagana: Catherine Dempsey Lecturer

Kathleen Pagana introduces her Catherine Dempsey Lecture, 200: Celebrating the Pride, Power & Passion of Occupational Health Nursing.

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Kathleen Pagana is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Balancing Your Life by Managing Your Time: How to Use Your Time Best … Every Moment … Every Day, The Nurse’s Etiquette Advantage: How Professional Etiquette Can Advance Your Nursing Career, Celebrating the Pride, Power & Passion of Nursing , Reinvesting in Your Potential: A Game Plan for Life and Work, Generating Momentum to Reach Personal and Professional Goals and Momentum Leadership: Energizing Your Career with Purpose, Protocol & Passion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kathleen Pagana for your event is available upon request. Kathleen Pagana generally travels from PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Donna Wright, April Hansen, Dr. Janet Taylor, Liz Nead and Karyn Buxman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kathleen Pagana for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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