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  • Karen East

Karen East, DNP, RNC-MNN

Clinical Assistant Professor, Health Sciences

Phone:
812.348.7262
Email:
kleast@iupuc.edu
Department:
Division of Health Sciences
Campus:
IUPUC
CC Room 225
4601 Central Avenue
Columbus, Indiana 47203

Biographical Statement

Dr. Karen East is a clinical assistant professor. She received her doctorate at the Indiana State University and her MSN at the University of Indianapolis. Dr. East leads the Sexual Assault Nursing Examiner (SANE) program at IUPUC and was a previous visiting lecturer at Indiana University School of Nursing. She has serves on multiple committees including APA Coordinator and American Organization of Nurse Executives.

Education

Postdoctoral

DNP, Indiana State University, 2019

Graduate

MSN, University of Indianapolis, 2014

Undergraduate

BSN, University of Cincinnati, 1991

Professional Activities

  • Indiana University Division of Health Sciences, Clinical Assistant Professor (2016-Present)
  • Indiana University School of Nursing, Visiting Lecturer (2015-present)
  • Indiana University School of Nursing, Adjunct Clinical Lecturer (2011-2015)
  • Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital, Interim Clinical Educator (2014)
  • Indiana University Health Methodist, Staff Nurse, Obstetrics (1992-present)
  • Maternal Fetal Medicine office, Staff Nurse (2003-2004)
  • Wishard Hospital, Supplemental Staff Nurse, Obstetrics (2003-2004)
  • St. Francis-St. George Hospital, Staff Nurse, Telemetry (1991)
  • The Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati, Staff Nurse, Obstetrics and Gynecology (1991-1992)

Administrative & Service Responsibilities

  • IUH Methodist Hospital-Strategic Deployment Patient Rounding System-wide Committee (2014-2015)
  • IUH Methodist Hospital-Housewide Inpatient Satisfaction Committee (2013-2015)

Awards & Activities

  • Member, Sigma Theta Tau International
  • Member, Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nursing
  • Partner Status, Career Advancement Program at Indiana University Health (2010-2015)

Civic Engagement

  • Organizer, Adult/ Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Didactic Course at IUPUC (2017-present)
  • Leader, Girl Scouts of America (2003-2011)
  • Participant, Nursing 2000’s Day in the Life of a Nurse Program (1991-2013)
  • Participant, Strength That Cares Program
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