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Faculty Member

Phillip Kleinman

Biography

I am a husband, father, grandfather, and American. I grew up in Arizona, receiving my Bachelors in Nursing from the University of Arizona in 1985, and my Masters in Nursing from the University of New Mexico in 1996. I served as an Air Force Nurse for 28 years. My professional certifications include Nursing Professional Development and Healthcare Simulation. I have taught simulation for many years, and have done so at Utah Valley University since 2018.

Education

MS, University of New Mexico , 1996

Major: Nursing

BS, University of Arizona , 1985

Major: Nursing

Teaching

NURS 2325

Nursing Practice Simulation and Skills Lab I, Spring 2026

NURS 2445

Nursing Practice Simulation and Skills Lab II, Spring 2026

NURS 2445

Nursing Practice Simulation and Skills Lab II, Spring 2026

NURS 3445

Nursing Practice Simulation and Skills Lab IV, Spring 2026

NURS 3445

Nursing Practice Simulation and Skills Lab IV, Spring 2026

Presentations

Kleinman, Phillip (Presenter & Author), Ensign , Blake (Co-Presenter), Utah Simulation Coalition (USC) Fall 2023 Conference , "Simulation Supply Resource Improvement Initiative ", Utah Simulation Coalition , Draper Utah . (October 21, 2023)
Kleinman, Phillip (Presenter & Author), UVU Nursing Faculty Fall 2023 Meeting , "UVU Nursing Simulation-Psychological Safety", UVU Nursing Department , UVU Nursing, Orem Utah . (August 18, 2023)
Kleinman, Phillip (Presenter & Author), UVU Nursing Faculty Fall 2022 Meeting, "UVU Nursing Simulation-Debriefing Overview", UVU Nursing , UVU Nursing Department-Orem Utah . (August 18, 2022)
Kleinman, Phillip (Presenter & Author), UVU Nursing Faculty Fall 2021 Meeting , "Utah Valley University Nursing Instructor Simulation Training. Simulation Pre-Briefing.", UVU Nursing , UVU Nursing Department, Orem Utah. (August 19, 2021)
Kleinman, Phillip (Presenter & Author), McAdams-Jones, Dianne (Discussant), Sigma Theta Tau 45th Biennial Convention , "That time when Yanni and Laurel were in the SIM Lab_ How simulation decreases risks_.", Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing , Washington DC. (November 17, 2019)

Scholarly/Creative Works

Jensen, Francine , Kleinman, Phillip , Shelton, Lisa , (2022) "Sustainability at UVU Nursing Department " . OREM: UVU Sustainability Website . https://uvu.edu/sustainability/blog/newsletter-0202022.html
Kleinman, Phillip , Monson, Natalie , Hansen, Halie , Nichols, Nyree-Dawn , Brunger, Candice , "UVU Nursing Clinical Skills Checklists and Best Practice Procedures " .
Kleinman, Phillip , (2019) "Scholarship for Simulation Program Adoption of Debriefing Methodology " .
Kleinman, Phillip , (2019) "Scholarship for Simulation Program Adoption of Evaluation Methodology " .

Awards

Academic Affairs Provost Award of Excellence

Utah Valley University - April 5, 2023

Kleinman, P.G., (Spring 2023)
Per the award letter, "The award is the highest honor given by Academic Affairs, to exceptional UVU employees, acknowledged by your peers to be outstanding in your profession and embody the exemplary character traits and work ethics."

Recognition Letter for Remote Learning Transition

Utah Valley University - May 7, 2020

Letter of Recognition from the UVU Provost for exceptional efforts during the transition to remote learning in the Spring of 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Air Force Meritorious Service Medal

United States Air Force, Fairchild Air Force Base, WA - August 31, 2014

U.S. Air Force Service Medal given for outstanding work or action during an assignment or deployment.

United States Air Force Meritorious Service Medal

United States Air Force, United States Air Force Academy, 10th Medical Group - July, 2010

U.S. Air Force Service Medal given for outstanding work or action during an assignment or deployment.

Health Care Integrator of the Year

United States Air Force - February 27, 2010

Award given by the Air Force Medical Service to the top-rated Health Care Integrator in the United States Air Force for that year. Health Care Integrators run base and regional-level public health promotion programs.

Colorado State Nightingale Nursing Award

Colorado Nursing Association - May 10, 2008

Six nurses are chosen annually from the 50,000 registered nurses' in Colorado to receive the highest level award given to nurses in this state.