Assistant Professor
Email: ksinay@uttyler.edu
Department: Nursing
Kristen Sinay, PhD, RN, CNE
Area: Tenure Track; Nursing Research; Women鈥檚 Health; Adolescent Health; Mother/Baby
Expertise: Obstetrical Nursing; Nursing jurisprudence & ethics; Nursing Regulation
Research Interests:
Dr. Sinay鈥檚 research focuses on menstrual health across childhood and adolescence, with particular emphasis on how nurses and nurse practitioners assess, interpret, and address the menstrual cycle in primary care. Her work examines clinicians鈥� knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to menstrual cycle-related care in pediatric populations. Using national survey research, integrative reviews, and interdisciplinary collaboration, Dr. Sinay鈥檚 scholarship aims to improve menstrual cycle literacy among patients and clinicians. She is passionate about preparing young girls to know and understand their menstrual cycles as well as ensuring that health care providers prioritize the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. Her research is complemented by interests in health communication and information鈥憇eeking behaviors that influence women鈥檚 and adolescents鈥� health outcomes.
CliftonStrengths:
Woo, Communication, Achiever, Harmony, and Responsibility
Education & Training:
The University of Texas at Austin, PhD, Nursing, 2025
NIH T32 Predoctoral Training Program in Precision Health Intervention Methodology
Training in Self-Management of Multiple Chronic Conditions (2020-2022)
The University of Texas at Austin, MSN (Maternity Teaching Role Specialty), 2012
The University of Texas at Austin, BSN, 2008