• EDD, Education, USD, 2014
• Master's of Science in Nursing, Nursing Education, University of Wyoming, 2005
• BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, South Dakota State University, 2001
• Diploma in Nursing, Nursing, West Nebraska General Hospital School of Nursing, 1987

• RN license, State of South Dakota Board of Nursing
• RN License
• Certified Instructor for Advanced Care Planning, Respecting Choices
• Certified Instructor for Advanced Care Planning, ACP
• CNE
• CNE Certification
• ACLS Certification
• Registered Nurse, South Dakota State Board of Nursing
• Certified Nurse Educator, NLN
• Registered Nurse, South Dakota State Board of Nursing

• Allene Chiesman Grant, USD. Grant Role: Other. (2006 - 2007)

Citations listed below are presented in a standardized, modified format for display purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the preferred style and conventions of the faculty member or discipline.

• Kisner, Tamela, and JohnsonAnderson, Heidi. Simulation on a Shoestring Budget. In Nursing, 2010, edited by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 32-35. Vol. 40, Iss. 8. Nursing, 2010, 2010.

• CARE Award from Mercy Housing, National Mercy Housing Organization, 2020

• Kisner, Tamela. Conference. Presented at the Prosperity Initiative: Coaches Training, Rapid City, South Dakota. (October 4, 2016)
• Kisner, Tamela. Webinar. Presented at the How Can I Design Critical Thinking Into My Course?, Rapid City, South Dakota. (September 19, 2016)
• Kisner, Tamela. Webinar. Presented at the How Can I Avoid Communication Misfires with Students?, Rapid City, South Dakota. (September 2016)
• Kisner, Tamela. Webinar. Presented at the How Can I Encourage the Growth Mindset with Three Simple Steps, Rapid City, South Dakota. (September 2016)
• Kisner, Tamela. Webinar. Presented at the Legal Issues for Nurse Educators, Rapid City, South Dakota. (September 2016)
• Kisner, Tamela. Presented at the International Rural Nursing Conference, Rapid City, South Dakota. (July 2016)
• Kisner, Tamela. Incivility: How Do You Manage It?. Presented at the Nuts and Bolts for Nurse Educators Poster Presentation, Minneapolis. (August 7, 2015)
• Kisner, Tamela. How to Get What We Give: Creating a Culture of Civility. Presented at the Creating a Culture of Civility, Rapid City South Dakota. (May 2014)
• JohnsonAnderson, Heidi, Owen, Vicki, Kisner, Tamela. Student Mentored / Faculty Supervised Skill Validation Model. Presented at the 22nd Annual Nurse Educator Conference in the Rockies, Breckenridge, Colorado. (July 22, 2011)
• Kisner, Tamela, JohnsonAnderson, Heidi. Simulation on a Shoestring Budget. Presented at the Nursing Conference in the Rockies, Breckinridge Co.. (July 2009)
• Kisner, Tamela. Teddy Bear Fair. Presented at the Nursing Conference in the Rockies, Breckinridge Co.. (July 2007)
• Kisner, Tamela. The Teddy Bear Fair. Presented at the Nurse Educator Conference in San Diego, Calif., San Diego, California. (January 2007)