Kim Tharp-Barrie, DNP, R.N., SANE, FNAP, was named to her current role in July 2022. She is responsible for developing and supporting strategies for patient care in alignment with Norton Healthcare’s goals, as well as maintaining a nursing culture of safety, quality and patient engagement. She has more than 40 years of health care experience, including the past 20 with Norton Healthcare.

Kim has a strong reputation as a results-oriented leader. She came to Norton Healthcare as vice president of surgical services in 2002, became system vice president of Norton Healthcare Institute for Nursing and Workforce Outreach in 2009, and most recently served as system vice president, Norton Healthcare Institute for Education & Development. Kim continues to lead the institute at this time.