Dr. Karen Hirsch

Assistant Professor

Areas of Expertise

Critical Care, ER, Community Health, Faith Community Nursing, Professional Development of Nurse Educators

Background

I have numerous years of teaching in undergraduate and graduate nursing education. In addition, I am a Faith Community Nurse (FCN) for a few churches in Central Indiana.

Education

EdD, Ball State University

MSN, Ball State University

ASN, University of Indianapolis

BA in Accounting, Anderson University

Fun Facts

I love dachshunds, namely Otto. I volunteer at a soup kitchen, local library, and I am an assistant leader of a Brownie troop. My hobbies are bike riding, classic movies, and historical facts.

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The warmth and friendliness of the UIndy community

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